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PLDTPHS:TEL +0.17%84 Receivables Turnover is 1.78 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:TEL with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱1,347.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 360 Telecommunication Services companies, PLDT ranks better than 55.56% on this metric.
The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. PLDT's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱56,513 Mil. PLDT's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱31,813 Mil.
Hence, PLDT's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.78.
PLDT (PHS:TEL) Receivables Turnover Explanation
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
PLDT Receivables Turnover Related Terms
PLDT Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PLDT's Receivables Turnover 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.
PHS:TEL vs TMUS, VZ, T: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, PLDT's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, PLDT's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PLDT's Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover of 1.78 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on PLDT and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PLDT ranks #160 out of 360 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 44.4%.
Is PLDT's Receivables Turnover too high?
PLDT's current Receivables Turnover is 1.78. The Telecommunication Services industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.17. PLDT's value of 1.78 is 71.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PLDT ranks #160 out of 360 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PLDT has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLDT's Receivables Turnover compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, PLDT ranks #160 out of 360 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts PLDT in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.17. PLDT's value of 1.78 is 71.2% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Telecommunication Services companies is 6.17, based on 360 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PLDT's current Receivables Turnover of 1.78 is 71.2% below 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on PLDT and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 6.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PLDT's current Receivables Turnover is 1.78. 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 ₱1,347.89, compared to a current price of ₱1,165.00 — trading 13.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 1.78 and 71.2% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 6.17. PLDT's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PLDT (PHS:TEL), the current Receivables Turnover is 1.78 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 ₱1,165.00 is trading 13.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱1,347.89.
GuruFocus considers PLDT to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:TEL:
Receivables Turnover: 1.78
GF Value™: ₱1,347.89 vs. price of ₱1,165.00 (13.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.2% below the Telecommunication Services median (#160 of 360)
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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