PLDT (PHS:TEL) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 3.70% (As of Mar. 2026)

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PHS:TEL PLDT Inc PHS:TEL
77 GF Score
Price ₱1,216.00
GF Value ₱1,343.87
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is PLDT 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

PLDT PHS:TEL -2.33% 77 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.70% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:TEL with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱1,343.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

PLDT's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱138.13.

During the past 12 months, PLDT's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 2.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -2.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 3.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 6.80% 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 EBITDA per share growth rate.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of PLDT was 294.60% per year. The lowest was -68.30% per year. And the median was 4.80% per year.


PLDT  (PHS:TEL) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation

EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate gives an overview of the company's growth in operating profitability and is an important factor used in calculating Peter Lynch Fair Value.


PLDT 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


PHS:TEL vs VZ, TMUS, T: 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, PLDT's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year EBITDA 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, PLDT's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PLDT's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


PHS:TEL
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PLDT 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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 EBITDA per share growth rate.

What does a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 3.70% mean?
PLDT (PHS:TEL) has a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 3.70% as of Mar. 2026. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for PLDT and its competitors.
Is PLDT's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
PLDT's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.70%. Overall, PLDT has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLDT's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to VZ and TMUS?
PLDT's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 3.70% 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for PLDT and its competitors. PLDT's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.70%. 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 ₱1,343.87, compared to a current price of ₱1,216.00 — trading 9.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.70%. 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PLDT (PHS:TEL), the current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.70% 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 ₱1,216.00 is trading 9.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱1,343.87. GuruFocus considers PLDT to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:TEL:

  • 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 3.70%
  • GF Value™: ₱1,343.87 vs. price of ₱1,216.00 (9.5% 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.
77GF Score

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