PLDT (PHS:TEL) Change In Working Capital: ₱-20,028 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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PHS:TEL PLDT Inc PHS:TEL
84 GF Score
Price ₱1,198.00
GF Value ₱1,326.65
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is PLDT Change In Working Capital?

PLDT PHS:TEL +0.67% 84 Change In Working Capital is ₱-20,028 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:TEL with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱1,326.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

PLDT's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₱-4,637 Mil.

PLDT's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was ₱-17,880 Mil.

It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement. Not by calculating the number changes in each periods' working capital (Total Current Assets minus Total Current Liabilities).


PLDT Change In Working Capital Related Terms


PLDT Change In Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PLDT's Change In Working Capital 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 Working Capital Chart

PLDT Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Change In Working Capital
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PLDT Quarterly Data
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PLDT Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₱-20,028 Mil.

Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities.

Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow. It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement.

Use Wal-Mart Stores Inc (Jan 2014, Annual Data) as an example: Source: Wal-Mart Stores Inc 2014-01-31 10-K from SEC

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Fiscal Years EndedJanuary 31,(Amounts in millions)
Cash flows from operating activities: 2014 2013 2012
Changes in certain assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Receivables, net (566) (614) (796)
Inventories (1,667) (2,759) (3,727)
Accounts payable 531 1,061 2,687
Accrued liabilities 103 271 (935)
Accrued income taxes (1,224) 981 994

For 2014-01-31, add all the items under 2014 collum together, Change in Working Capital was (566) + (1,667) + 531 + 103 + (1,224) = $ (2,823) 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.

What does a Change In Working Capital of ₱-20,028 Mil mean?
PLDT (PHS:TEL) has a Change In Working Capital of ₱-20,028 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Change in Working Capital is the difference between current assets less current liabilities between the current period and the past period. View historical data for PLDT.
Is PLDT's Change In Working Capital too high?
PLDT's current Change In Working Capital is ₱-20,028 Mil. Overall, PLDT has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLDT's Change In Working Capital compare to VZ and TMUS?
PLDT's Change In Working Capital of ₱-20,028 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 Working Capital for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Change In Working Capital 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 Working Capital mean?
A high Change In Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Working Capital is the difference between current assets less current liabilities between the current period and the past period. View historical data for PLDT. PLDT's current Change In Working Capital is ₱-20,028 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱1,326.65, compared to a current price of ₱1,198.00 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is ₱-20,028 Mil. PLDT's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Working Capital calculated?
Change In Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PLDT (PHS:TEL), the current Change In Working Capital is ₱-20,028 Mil 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 ₱1,198.00 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱1,326.65. GuruFocus considers PLDT to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:TEL:

  • Change In Working Capital: ₱-20,028 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₱1,326.65 vs. price of ₱1,198.00 (9.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 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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