PLDT (PHS:TEL) ROCE %: 13.31% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is PLDT ROCE %?

PLDT PHS:TEL +3.01% 86 ROCE % is 13.31% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. PLDT's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.31%.

PLDT (PHS:TEL) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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PLDT ROCE % Historical Data

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ROCE %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															14.75	13.25	10.71	8.22	13.31

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PLDT ROCE % Calculation

PLDT's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	55838	/	( ( (623275 - 188462)	+	(634828 - 159143) )	/ 2 )
	=	55838	/	( (434813	+	475685)	/ 2 )
	=	55838	/	455249
	=	12.27 %

PLDT's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	62256	/	( ( (634828 - 159143)	+	(639555 - 179846) )	/ 2 )
	=	62256	/	( ( 475685	+	459709 )	/ 2 )
	=	62256	/	467697
	=	13.31 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 13.31% mean?

PLDT (PHS:TEL) has a ROCE % of 13.31% as of Mar. 2026.

Is PLDT's ROCE % too high?

PLDT's current ROCE % is 13.31%. The Telecommunication Services industry median ROCE % is 7.72. PLDT's value of 13.31% is 72.4% above this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to TMUS and VZ?

PLDT's ROCE % of 13.31% can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.72. PLDT's value of 13.31% is 72.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good ROCE % for a Telecommunication Services company?

The median ROCE % among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.72, based on 356 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PLDT's current ROCE % of 13.31% is 72.4% 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 ROCE % mean?

A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median ROCE % is 7.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PLDT's current ROCE % is 13.31%. 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 ROCE % is 13.31% and 72.4% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 7.72. 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 ROCE % calculated?

ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PLDT (PHS:TEL), the current ROCE % is 13.31% 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:

ROCE %: 13.31%
GF Value™: ₱1,346.00 vs. price of ₱1,164.00 (13.5% below fair value)
GF Score™: 86/100 with 6 warning signs
Industry Position: 72.4% above the Telecommunication Services median

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 Business Description

Industry Communication Services Telecommunication Services

Comparable Companies PHS:GLO PHS:CNVRG PHS:DITO PHS:NOW PHS:TBGI TSE:9984 SHSE:600941 TMUS VZ T XTER:DTE NSE:BHARTIARTL CMCSA XZIM:ECO.ZW HKSE:00728 MEX:AMXB TSE:9432 TSE:9433 TSE:9434 SAU:7010

Other Exchanges PHTCF:USA PHI:USA PLO:Germany

Address Makati Avenue, Corner Ayala Avenue, Ramon Cojuangco Building, Legaspi Village, Metro Manila, Makati City, PHL, 1200

Website https://www.pldt.com

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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