PLDTPHS:TEL +3.01%86 FCF Margin % is 18.34% as of Mar. 2026, which is 369% above its 10-year median of 3.91. GuruFocus rates PHS:TEL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱1,346.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Telecommunication Services companies, PLDT ranks better than 73.3% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. PLDT's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱10,363 Mil. PLDT's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱56,513 Mil. Therefore, PLDT's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.34%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PLDT's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:TEL'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.23 Med: 3.91 Max: 17.13
Current: 17.13
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of PLDT was 17.13%. The lowest was -11.23%. And the median was 3.91%.
PHS:TEL's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 73.3% of 367
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 8.25
vs PHS:TEL: 17.13
PLDT FCF Margin % Related Terms
PLDT FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PLDT's FCF Margin % 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, PLDT's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, PLDT's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PLDT's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 FCF Margin % of 18.34% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on PLDT and its competitors. This is 369% above median its historical median of 3.91. According to the industry distribution chart, PLDT ranks #98 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 26.7%.
Is PLDT's FCF Margin % too high?
PLDT's current FCF Margin % of 18.34% is 369% above median its 10-year median of 3.91. The Telecommunication Services industry median FCF Margin % is 8.25. PLDT's value of 18.34% is 122.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PLDT ranks #98 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PLDT has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLDT's FCF Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, PLDT ranks #98 out of 367 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts PLDT in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 8.25. PLDT's value of 18.34% is 122.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.91 vs. the industry median of 8.25, PLDT has consistently been above 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 FCF Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 8.25, based on 367 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PLDT's current FCF Margin % of 18.34% is 122.3% above 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on PLDT and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 8.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PLDT's current FCF Margin % is 18.34%, which is 369% above median its own 10-year median of 3.91. 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 ₱1,346.00, compared to a current price of ₱1,164.00 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 18.34%, which is 369% above median its 10-year median of 3.91 and 122.3% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 8.25. PLDT's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PLDT (PHS:TEL), the current FCF Margin % is 18.34% 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 ₱1,164.00 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱1,346.00.
GuruFocus considers PLDT to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:TEL:
FCF Margin %: 18.34% (369% above median its 10-year median of 3.91)
GF Value™: ₱1,346.00 vs. price of ₱1,164.00 (13.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 122.3% above the Telecommunication Services median (#98 of 367)
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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