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PLDTPHS:TEL -0.44%83 Days Sales Outstanding is 55.62 as of Jun. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 49.36. GuruFocus rates PHS:TEL with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱1,326.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 364 Telecommunication Services companies, PLDT ranks better than 54.4% on this metric.
PLDT's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₱33,826 Mil. PLDT's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₱55,493 Mil.
Hence, PLDT's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 55.62.
The historical rank and industry rank for PLDT's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:TEL'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.63 Med: 49.36 Max: 66.83
Current: 52.98
During the past 13 years, PLDT's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 66.83. The lowest was 41.63. And the median was 49.36.
PHS:TEL's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 54.4% of 364
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 56.405
vs PHS:TEL: 52.98
PLDT's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (52.53) to Jun. 2026 (55.62).
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
PLDT Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
PLDT Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PLDT's Days Sales Outstanding 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.
PHS:TEL vs VZ, TMUS, T: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, PLDT's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, PLDT's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PLDT's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures 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.
* 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 (PHS:TEL) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 55.62 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on PLDT and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 49.36. Over the past decade, PLDT's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 41.63 to 66.83. According to the industry distribution chart, PLDT ranks #166 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 45.6%.
Is PLDT's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
PLDT's current Days Sales Outstanding of 55.62 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 49.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.63 to a high of 66.83. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 56.41. PLDT's value of 55.62 is 1.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PLDT ranks #166 out of 364 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 Days Sales Outstanding compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, PLDT ranks #166 out of 364 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts PLDT in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 56.41. PLDT's value of 55.62 is 1.4% below this benchmark. Historically, PLDT's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 41.63 to 66.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.36 vs. the industry median of 56.41, 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 Days Sales Outstanding for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Telecommunication Services companies is 56.41, based on 364 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PLDT's current Days Sales Outstanding of 55.62 is 1.4% 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 Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on PLDT and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 56.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PLDT's current Days Sales Outstanding is 55.62, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 49.36. 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 ₱1,326.32, compared to a current price of ₱1,130.00 — trading 14.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 55.62, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 49.36 and 1.4% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 56.41. 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 Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PLDT (PHS:TEL), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 55.62 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 ₱1,130.00 is trading 14.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱1,326.32.
GuruFocus considers PLDT to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:TEL:
Days Sales Outstanding: 55.62 (13% above median its 10-year median of 49.36)
GF Value™: ₱1,326.32 vs. price of ₱1,130.00 (14.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.4% below the Telecommunication Services median (#166 of 364)
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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