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PLDTPHS:TEL -0.26%83 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.30% as of Jun. 2026, which is 342% above its 10-year median of 1.20. GuruFocus rates PHS:TEL with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱1,326.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 342 Telecommunication Services companies, PLDT ranks better than 60.23% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, PLDT's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 5.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 0.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 0.70% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of PLDT was 87.20% per year. The lowest was -52.10% per year. And the median was 1.20% per year.
PLDT (PHS:TEL) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
PLDT 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
PHS:TEL vs VZ, TMUS, T: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, PLDT's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
PLDT 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, PLDT's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PLDT's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.30% mean?
PLDT (PHS:TEL) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.30% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for PLDT and its competitors. This is 342% above median its historical median of 1.20. According to the industry distribution chart, PLDT ranks #136 out of 342 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 39.8%.
Is PLDT's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
PLDT's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.30% is 342% above median its 10-year median of 1.20. The Telecommunication Services industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.20. PLDT's value of 5.30% is 65.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PLDT ranks #136 out of 342 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PLDT has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLDT's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, PLDT ranks #136 out of 342 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts PLDT in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.20. PLDT's value of 5.30% is 65.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.20 vs. the industry median of 3.20, PLDT has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Telecommunication Services companies is 3.20, based on 342 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PLDT's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.30% is 65.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for PLDT and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PLDT's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.30%, which is 342% above median its own 10-year median of 1.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PLDT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLDT (PHS:TEL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱1,326.37, compared to a current price of ₱1,146.00 — trading 13.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.30%, which is 342% above median its 10-year median of 1.20 and 65.6% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 3.20. PLDT's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PLDT (PHS:TEL), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.30% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is PLDT (PHS:TEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLDT stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱1,146.00 is trading 13.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱1,326.37.
GuruFocus considers PLDT to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:TEL:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 5.30% (342% above median its 10-year median of 1.20)
GF Value™: ₱1,326.37 vs. price of ₱1,146.00 (13.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.6% above the Telecommunication Services median (#136 of 342)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:TEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PLDT Inc is a telecommunications and digital services provider. The group has three reportable operating segments: Wireless, Fixed Line, and Others. Maximum revenue is generated from its Fixed Line segment, which offers fixed line telecommunications services, servicing retail, corporate, and small and medium-sized enterprises clients. The Fixed Line business segment offers data, voice, and miscellaneous services. It also offers secure data centers, multi-cloud, cybersecurity, data, and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions through different subsidiaries. The Wireless segment generates revenue by offering access to mobile internet via smartphones, mobile broadband using pocket WiFi, or home WiFi using fixed wireless broadband devices. Geographically, the group operates in the Philippines.
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