Values as of: 2024-12-24
COMMON STOCK | Telecom Services |
Last Closing
USD 21.94Change
+0.51 (+2.38)%Market Cap
USD 4.61BVolume
0.03MAnalyst Target
USD 30.20Verdict
Verdict
PLDT Inc. provides telecommunications and digital services in the Philippines. The company operates through three segments: Wireless, Fixed Line, and Others. It offers cellular mobile, Internet broadband distribution, operations support, software development, and satellite information and messaging services; and sells Wi-Fi access equipment. The company also provides fixed line telecommunications services; business infrastructure and solutions; intelligent data processing and implementation, and data analytics insight generation services; and information and communications infrastructure for Internet-based services, e-commerce, customer relationship management, and information technology (IT) related services. In addition, it offers managed IT outsourcing, Internet-based purchasing, IT consulting and professional, and bills printing and other related value-added services; distributes Filipino channels and content services; and provides full-services customer rewards and loyalty programs. Further, the company engages in the sale of mobile handsets, broadband data routers, tablets, and accessories; and cross-border digital platforms. Additionally, it provides gaming support services; mobile internet and broadband, and data services; content provider and develops mobile application; IT solution; data and network; domestic leased lines; alternative messaging solutions, such as over-the-top services, social media, and messenger application; inbound roaming and other services; mobile prepaid and postpaid services; and fixed wireless broadband services. The company was formerly known as Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company and changed its name to PLDT Inc. in July 2016. PLDT Inc. was incorporated in 1928 and is headquartered in Makati City, the Philippines.
Company Website : https://main.pldt.com
Currency: USD
Country : USA
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| PID | Invesco International Div.. | 0.00 % | 0.54 % |
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| Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Telecom Services) | Market Performance vs. Exchange | ||||||
| Value | Sector Median | Percentile Rank | Grade | Market Median | Percentile Rank | Grade | |
| YTD | |||||||
| Capital Gain | -6.36% | 47% | F | 22% | F | ||
| Dividend Return | 7.23% | 83% | B | 83% | B | ||
| Total Return | 0.87% | 47% | F | 28% | F | ||
| Trailing 12 Months | |||||||
| Capital Gain | -6.44% | 47% | F | 22% | F | ||
| Dividend Return | 7.23% | 75% | C | 82% | B | ||
| Total Return | 0.79% | 50% | F | 28% | F | ||
| Trailing 5 Years | |||||||
| Capital Gain | 11.43% | 80% | B- | 57% | F | ||
| Dividend Return | 45.86% | 86% | B+ | 95% | A | ||
| Total Return | 57.29% | 80% | B- | 71% | C- | ||
| Average Annual (5 Year Horizon) | |||||||
| Capital Gain | 3.07% | 56% | F | 44% | F | ||
| Dividend Return | 9.69% | 72% | C | 58% | F | ||
| Total Return | 6.62% | 88% | B+ | 91% | A- | ||
| Risk Return Profile | |||||||
| Volatility (Standard Deviation) | 24.39% | 56% | F | 45% | F | ||
| Risk Adjusted Return | 39.72% | 81% | B- | 55% | F | ||
| Market Capitalization | 4.61B | 50% | F | 77% | C+ | ||
| Target Price Action | Rating Action | Analyst | Rating | Price | Date |
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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.
This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.
The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.
The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.
The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.
The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.
The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.
This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.
The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.
The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.
This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.
This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.
