Item 4. Information on the Company We are one of the leading telecommunications and digital services providers in the Philippines, serving the fixed line, wireless and broadband markets. Through our three principal business segments, Wireless, Fixed Line and Others, we offer a wide range of telecommunications and digital services across our extensive fiber optic backbone and wireless and fixed line networks. As at December 31, 2024, we served 66.6 million users through the provision of mobile, fixed line and data services. Our common shares are listed and traded on the PSE and our ADSs are listed and traded on the NYSE in the United States. Our three business units are as follows: Wireless. Our wireless business focuses on driving growth in our data services while managing our legacy business of voice and SMS.
| Metric | TTM | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 3.8B | 3.8B | 3.8B | 3.8B | 3.9B | 3.7B |
| Net Income | 567M | 567M | 483M | 197M | 539M | 497M |
| EPS | $2.63 | $2.63 | $2.23 | $0.89 | $2.48 | $2.29 |
| Free Cash Flow | 280M | 280M | 171M | -323M | -211M | 173M |
| ROIC | 36.1% | 38.3% | 32.8% | -23.2% | 34.9% | 31.4% |
| Gross Margin | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Debt/Equity | 0.00 | 4.34 | 4.52 | - | 3.91 | 3.81 |
| Dividends/Share | $1.67 | $1.67 | $1.94 | $2.10 | $1.65 | $1.56 |
| Operating Income | 880M | 880M | 732M | -93M | 826M | 731M |
| Operating Margin | 23.3% | 23.3% | 19.3% | -2.5% | 21.3% | 20.0% |
| ROE | 27.9% | 28.7% | 23.9% | - | 21.6% | 20.8% |
| Shares Outstanding | 216M | 216M | 216M | 220M | 217M | 217M |
PLDT Inc. passes 4 of 9 quality checks, suggesting mixed fundamentals.
PLDT Inc. trades at 7.8x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 9.2x, suggesting it is currently Fair relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 15.8x vs a median of 16.5x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 22.9%. Total shareholder yield (dividends) is 8.2%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +8.3%.
PLDT Inc. (PHI) has a current P/E ratio of 7.8, compared to its historical median P/E of 9.2. The stock is currently considered Fair based on its historical valuation range.
PLDT Inc. (PHI) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 22.9%. This indicates strong capital allocation and a potential competitive advantage.
PLDT Inc. (PHI) has a market capitalization of $4.4B. It is classified as a mid-cap stock.
Yes, PLDT Inc. (PHI) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 8.18%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, PLDT Inc. (PHI) appears fair. The current P/E of 7.8 is 15% below its historical median of 9.2. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 3.7%.
PLDT Inc. (PHI) operates in the Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) industry, within the Communication Services sector.
PLDT Inc. (PHI) reported annual revenue of $3.8 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
PLDT Inc. (PHI) has a net profit margin of 15.0%. This is a healthy margin.
PLDT Inc. (PHI) generated $280 million in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
PLDT Inc. (PHI) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.34. This indicates higher leverage, which may increase financial risk.
PLDT Inc. (PHI) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.63 in its most recent fiscal year.
PLDT Inc. (PHI) has a return on equity (ROE) of 28.7%. This indicates the company generates strong returns for shareholders.
The Ledger Terminal provides 10 years of financial data for PLDT Inc. (PHI), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
PLDT Inc. (PHI) has a book value per share of $9.41, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.