PLDT (PHS:TEL) Change In Receivables: ₱-389 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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PHS:TEL PLDT Inc PHS:TEL
77 GF Score
Price ₱1,245.00
GF Value ₱1,344.85
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is PLDT Change In Receivables?

PLDT PHS:TEL +1.30% 77 Change In Receivables is ₱-389 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:TEL with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱1,344.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

PLDT's change in receivables for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱-1,358 Mil. It means PLDT's Accounts Receivable increased by ₱1,358 Mil from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

PLDT's change in receivables for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was ₱-1,787 Mil. It means PLDT's Accounts Receivable increased by ₱1,787 Mil from Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .

PLDT's Accounts Receivable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱32,259 Mil.

Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed. PLDT's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 52.09.

In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, Apple Inc's Accounts Receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. PLDT's liquidation value for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱-472,029 Mil.


PLDT  (PHS:TEL) Change In Receivables Explanation

1. Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.

PLDT's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding
=Accounts Receivable/Revenue*Days in Period
=32259/56513*91
=52.09

2. In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, PLDT's accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value:

PLDT's liquidation value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Liquidation Value
=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities+(0.75 * Accounts Receivable)+(0.5 * Total Inventories)
=15000-512387+0.75 * 32259+0.5 * 2328
=-472,029

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


PLDT Change In Receivables Related Terms


PLDT Change In Receivables Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PLDT's Change In Receivables can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

PLDT Change In Receivables Chart

PLDT Annual Data
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Change In Receivables
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PLDT Quarterly Data
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PLDT Change In Receivables Calculation

Change In Accounts Receivable relative to the previous period. It is any increase or decrease in the cash a company is owed by its customers.

Change In Receivables for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₱-389 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Change In Receivables →
What does a Change In Receivables of ₱-389 Mil mean?
PLDT (PHS:TEL) has a Change In Receivables of ₱-389 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for PLDT and its competitors.
Is PLDT's Change In Receivables too high?
PLDT's current Change In Receivables is ₱-389 Mil. Overall, PLDT has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLDT's Change In Receivables compare to TMUS and VZ?
PLDT's Change In Receivables of ₱-389 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Change In Receivables for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Change In Receivables depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Change In Receivables should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Change In Receivables mean?
A high Change In Receivables can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for PLDT and its competitors. PLDT's current Change In Receivables is ₱-389 Mil. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱1,344.85, compared to a current price of ₱1,245.00 — trading 7.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Receivables is ₱-389 Mil. PLDT's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Change In Receivables calculated?
Change In Receivables is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PLDT (PHS:TEL), the current Change In Receivables is ₱-389 Mil as of Mar. 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 ₱1,245.00 is trading 7.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱1,344.85. GuruFocus considers PLDT to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:TEL:

  • Change In Receivables: ₱-389 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₱1,344.85 vs. price of ₱1,245.00 (7.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges PHTCF:USAPHI:USAPLO:Germany
Address Makati Avenue, Corner Ayala Avenue, Ramon Cojuangco Building, Legaspi Village, Metro Manila, Makati City, PHL, 1200
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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