PLDT PHI
PLDT Inc. is the largest telecommunications company in the Philippines, offering fixed-line, mobile, internet, and data services through its fiber and mobile network. PLDT shows acceptable financial health (6.14) with high leverage (ND/EBITDA 3.92), an attractive valuation (P/E 8.47) and a very generous dividend (8.72% net), but growth is weak (revenue +2.10%, earnings -14.00%) and free cash flow conversion is poor, limiting its overall appeal.
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PLDT Inc. is the largest telecommunications company in the Philippines, offering fixed-line, mobile, internet, and data services through its fiber and mobile network. PLDT shows acceptable financial health (6.14) with high leverage (ND/EBITDA 3.92), an attractive valuation (P/E 8.47) and a very generous dividend (8.72% net), but growth is weak (revenue +2.10%, earnings -14.00%) and free cash flow conversion is poor, limiting its overall appeal.
Score by category
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Financial health | 5.8 |
| Quality / Moat | 5.8 |
| Valuation | 6.8 |
| Growth | 3.2 |
| Dividend | 8.4 |
| Momentum | 5.1 |
| Risk & Context | 6.7 |
OVERALL SCORE: 6.4/10
Context and risks
Domiciled in the Philippines, a country with elevated governance risk. Although PLDT is a dominant telecom player, minority protection and institutional quality are weaker than in developed markets, justifying a risk penalty.
News considered in the analysis
- Asian Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Rise in Friday Trading; Down for Week — Ruido de mercado sin información específica sobre PLDT.
- Asian Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Lower in Tuesday Trading — Movimiento diario de ADRs sin relevancia para los fundamentales de la empresa.
- Asian Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Rise in Monday Trading — Ruido de mercado sin información nueva sobre la compañía.
- Asian Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Edge Up in Wednesday Trading — Movimiento bursátil genérico sin impacto en el valor intrínseco.
- Asian Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Fall in Tuesday Trading — Ruido de mercado sin información específica para PLDT.
Verdict: Hold for the dividend, but with no expectations of re-rating until growth and cash generation improve.
Main risk: High leverage (Debt/Equity 267.18) combined with negative earnings growth could pressure dividend sustainability if the operating environment deteriorates.
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