PLDTPHS:TEL +3.01%86 OCF Margin % is 40.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 39.18. 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 87.47% on this metric.
OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. PLDT's Cash Flow from Operations for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱22,751 Mil. PLDT's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱56,513 Mil. Therefore, PLDT's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 40.26%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PLDT's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:TEL'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.64 Med: 39.18 Max: 47.85
Current: 44.14
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of PLDT was 47.85%. The lowest was 29.64%. And the median was 39.18%.
PHS:TEL's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 87.47% of 367
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 22.44
vs PHS:TEL: 44.14
PLDT OCF Margin % Related Terms
PLDT OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PLDT's OCF 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 OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, PLDT's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PLDT's OCF 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 OCF Margin % of 40.26% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on PLDT and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 39.18. Over the past decade, PLDT's OCF Margin % has ranged from 29.64 to 47.85. According to the industry distribution chart, PLDT ranks #46 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is PLDT's OCF Margin % too high?
PLDT's current OCF Margin % of 40.26% is near median its 10-year median of 39.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.64 to a high of 47.85. The Telecommunication Services industry median OCF Margin % is 22.44. PLDT's value of 40.26% is 79.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PLDT ranks #46 out of 367 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 OCF Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, PLDT ranks #46 out of 367 companies for OCF Margin %. This places PLDT in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 22.44. PLDT's value of 40.26% is 79.4% above this benchmark. Historically, PLDT's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 29.64 to 47.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.18 vs. the industry median of 22.44, 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 OCF Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median OCF Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 22.44, based on 367 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PLDT's current OCF Margin % of 40.26% is 79.4% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on PLDT and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median OCF Margin % is 22.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PLDT's current OCF Margin % is 40.26%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 39.18. 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 OCF Margin % is 40.26%, which is near median its 10-year median of 39.18 and 79.4% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 22.44. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PLDT (PHS:TEL), the current OCF Margin % is 40.26% 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:
OCF Margin %: 40.26% (near median its 10-year median of 39.18)
GF Value™: ₱1,346.00 vs. price of ₱1,164.00 (13.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 79.4% above the Telecommunication Services median (#46 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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