PLDT (STU:PLO) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.17 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 21% Below Median

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STU:PLO PLDT Inc STU:PLO
72 GF Score
Price €17.00
GF Value €18.79
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is PLDT Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

PLDT STU:PLO 72 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.17 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 1.49. GuruFocus rates STU:PLO with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.79 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 301 Telecommunication Services companies, PLDT ranks worse than 50.5% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), PLDT's current share price is €17.00. PLDT's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €14.50. PLDT's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.17.

The historical rank and industry rank for PLDT's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:PLO' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.03   Med: 1.49   Max: 2.32
Current: 1.17

During the past years, PLDT's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.32. The lowest was 1.03. And the median was 1.49.

STU:PLO's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
50.5% of 301 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.18 vs STU:PLO: 1.17

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

PLDT's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.706. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €14.50 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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PLDT  (STU:PLO) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


PLDT Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


PLDT Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PLDT's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

PLDT Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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PLDT Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.27 1.19 1.07 1.24 1.25

STU:PLO vs VZ, TMUS, T: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, PLDT's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, PLDT's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PLDT's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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PLDT Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

PLDT's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=17.00/14.50
=1.17

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, PLDT's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=3.706/330.2130*330.2130
=3.706

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

PLDT Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 2.781 241.018 3.810
201609 2.617 241.428 3.579
201612 2.615 241.432 3.577
201703 2.570 243.801 3.481
201706 2.609 244.955 3.517
201709 2.620 246.819 3.505
201712 2.630 246.524 3.523
201803 2.657 249.554 3.516
201806 2.729 251.989 3.576
201809 2.640 252.439 3.453
201812 2.692 251.233 3.538
201903 2.664 254.202 3.461
201906 2.706 256.143 3.489
201909 2.772 256.759 3.565
201912 2.935 256.974 3.771
202003 2.863 258.115 3.663
202006 2.819 257.797 3.611
202009 3.043 260.280 3.861
202012 3.134 260.474 3.973
202103 3.143 264.877 3.918
202106 3.122 271.696 3.794
202109 3.156 274.310 3.799
202112 3.170 278.802 3.755
202203 3.268 287.504 3.753
202206 3.337 296.311 3.719
202209 3.363 296.808 3.741
202212 3.425 296.797 3.811
202303 3.429 301.836 3.751
202306 3.384 305.109 3.662
202309 3.425 307.789 3.675
202312 3.581 306.746 3.855
202403 3.556 312.332 3.760
202406 3.494 314.175 3.672
202409 3.494 315.301 3.659
202412 3.666 315.605 3.836
202503 3.625 319.799 3.743
202506 3.555 322.561 3.639
202509 3.514 324.800 3.573
202512 3.614 324.054 3.683
202603 3.706 330.213 3.706

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.17 mean?
PLDT (STU:PLO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.17 as of Aug. 01, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on PLDT and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 1.49. Over the past decade, PLDT's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.03 to 2.32. According to the industry distribution chart, PLDT ranks #152 out of 301 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 50.5%.
Is PLDT's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
PLDT's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.17 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.03 to a high of 2.32. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.18. PLDT's value of 1.17 is 0.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PLDT ranks #152 out of 301 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PLDT has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLDT's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, PLDT ranks #152 out of 301 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places PLDT in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.18. PLDT's value of 1.17 is 0.8% below this benchmark. Historically, PLDT's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.03 to 2.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.49 vs. the industry median of 1.18, PLDT has consistently been below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.18, based on 301 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PLDT's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.17 is 0.8% below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on PLDT and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PLDT's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.17, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 1.49. 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 (STU:PLO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.79, compared to a current price of €17.00 — trading 9.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.17, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.49 and 0.8% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.18. PLDT's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PLDT (STU:PLO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.17 as of Aug. 01, 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 (STU:PLO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLDT stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €17.00 is trading 9.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €18.79. GuruFocus considers PLDT to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:PLO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.17 (21% below median its 10-year median of 1.49)
  • GF Value™: €18.79 vs. price of €17.00 (9.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0.8% below the Telecommunication Services median (#152 of 301)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:PLO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PLDT Business Description

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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