PLDT (PHI) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


PHI PLDT Inc PHI
65 GF Score
Price $17.70
GF Value $20.88
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is PLDT Moat Score?

PLDT PHI +1.03% 65 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates PHI with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 388 Telecommunication Services companies, PLDT ranks better than 85.82% on this metric.

PLDT has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

PLDT has Narrow Moat: PLDT benefits from significant regulatory barriers and a strong distribution network in the Philippines. Its market leadership and customer loyalty provide a solid narrow moat, but intense competition limits its pricing power.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes PLDT might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

PLDT  (NYSE:PHI) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

PLDT Moat Score Related Terms

PHI vs TMUS, VZ, T: Moat Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, PLDT's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, PLDT's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PLDT's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
PLDT (PHI) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, PLDT ranks #55 out of 388 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 14.2%.
Is PLDT's Moat Score too high?
PLDT's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, PLDT ranks #55 out of 388 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PLDT has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLDT's Moat Score compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, PLDT ranks #55 out of 388 companies for Moat Score. This places PLDT in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. PLDT's current Moat Score is 5. 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 (PHI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.88, compared to a current price of $17.70 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. PLDT's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PLDT (PHI), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 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 (PHI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLDT stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $17.70 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $20.88. GuruFocus considers PLDT to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PHI:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $20.88 vs. price of $17.70 (15.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the PHI 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.
65GF Score

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