PLDTPHI +0.72%65 Pretax Margin % is 19.92% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 16.86. GuruFocus rates PHI with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 368 Telecommunication Services companies, PLDT ranks better than 73.64% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. PLDT's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $184 Mil. PLDT's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $923 Mil. Therefore, PLDT's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.92%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PLDT's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PHI'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.87 Med: 16.86 Max: 19.11
Current: 16.91
PHI's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 73.64% of 368
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 7.64
vs PHI: 16.91
PLDT (NYSE:PHI) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
PLDT Pretax Margin % Related Terms
PLDT Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PLDT's Pretax 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 Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, PLDT's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PLDT's Pretax 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 (PHI) has a Pretax Margin % of 19.92% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on PLDT and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 16.86. Over the past decade, PLDT's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.87 to 19.11. According to the industry distribution chart, PLDT ranks #97 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 26.4%.
Is PLDT's Pretax Margin % too high?
PLDT's current Pretax Margin % of 19.92% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 16.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.87 to a high of 19.11. The Telecommunication Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.64. PLDT's value of 19.92% is 160.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PLDT ranks #97 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Pretax Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, PLDT ranks #97 out of 368 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts PLDT in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.64. PLDT's value of 19.92% is 160.7% above this benchmark. Historically, PLDT's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.87 to 19.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.86 vs. the industry median of 7.64, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.64, based on 368 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PLDT's current Pretax Margin % of 19.92% is 160.7% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on PLDT and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 7.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PLDT's current Pretax Margin % is 19.92%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 16.86. 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 $21.57, compared to a current price of $18.07 — trading 16.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 19.92%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 16.86 and 160.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 7.64. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PLDT (PHI), the current Pretax Margin % is 19.92% 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 (PHI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLDT stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $18.07 is trading 16.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.57.
GuruFocus considers PLDT to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHI:
Pretax Margin %: 19.92% (18% above median its 10-year median of 16.86)
GF Value™: $21.57 vs. price of $18.07 (16.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 160.7% above the Telecommunication Services median (#97 of 368)
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 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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