PLDTPHS:TEL +3.01%86 Net Margin % is 15.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 12.62. 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 368 Telecommunication Services companies, PLDT ranks better than 75.27% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. PLDT's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱8,869 Mil. PLDT's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱56,513 Mil. Therefore, PLDT's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.69%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PLDT's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:TEL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.13 Med: 12.62 Max: 14.16
Current: 12.98
PHS:TEL's Net Margin % is ranked better than 75.27% of 368
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.455
vs PHS:TEL: 12.98
PLDT (PHS:TEL) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
PLDT Net Margin % Related Terms
PLDT Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PLDT's Net 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, PLDT's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PLDT's Net 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 Net Margin % of 15.69% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on PLDT and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 12.62. Over the past decade, PLDT's Net Margin % has ranged from 5.13 to 14.16. According to the industry distribution chart, PLDT ranks #91 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 24.7%.
Is PLDT's Net Margin % too high?
PLDT's current Net Margin % of 15.69% is 24% above median its 10-year median of 12.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.13 to a high of 14.16. The Telecommunication Services industry median Net Margin % is 5.46. PLDT's value of 15.69% is 187.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PLDT ranks #91 out of 368 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 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLDT's Net Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, PLDT ranks #91 out of 368 companies for Net Margin %. This places PLDT in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.46. PLDT's value of 15.69% is 187.6% above this benchmark. Historically, PLDT's own Net Margin % has ranged from 5.13 to 14.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.62 vs. the industry median of 5.46, 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 Net Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.46, based on 368 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PLDT's current Net Margin % of 15.69% is 187.6% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on PLDT and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PLDT's current Net Margin % is 15.69%, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 12.62. 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 Net Margin % is 15.69%, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 12.62 and 187.6% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 5.46. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PLDT (PHS:TEL), the current Net Margin % is 15.69% 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:
Net Margin %: 15.69% (24% above median its 10-year median of 12.62)
GF Value™: ₱1,346.00 vs. price of ₱1,164.00 (13.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 187.6% above the Telecommunication Services median (#91 of 368)
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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