PLDT (PHS:TEL) Tax Rate %: 20.78% (As of Mar. 2026)

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PHS:TEL PLDT Inc PHS:TEL
84 GF Score
Price ₱1,165.00
GF Value ₱1,347.89
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is PLDT Tax Rate %?

PLDT PHS:TEL +0.17% 84 Tax Rate % is 20.78% 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.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. PLDT's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱2,339 Mil. PLDT's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱11,257 Mil. Therefore, PLDT's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.78%.

PLDT Tax Rate % Related Terms

PLDT Tax Rate % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PLDT's Tax Rate % can be seen below:

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PLDT Tax Rate % Chart

PLDT Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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PLDT Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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PLDT Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

PLDT's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
=8821/37690
=23.40 %

PLDT's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=2339/11257
=20.78 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 20.78% mean?
PLDT (PHS:TEL) has a Tax Rate % of 20.78% as of Mar. 2026.
Is PLDT's Tax Rate % too high?
PLDT's current Tax Rate % is 20.78%. 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 Tax Rate % compare to TMUS and VZ?
PLDT's Tax Rate % of 20.78% can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Rate % for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Tax Rate % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. PLDT's current Tax Rate % is 20.78%. 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 Tax Rate % is 20.78%. 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 Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PLDT (PHS:TEL), the current Tax Rate % is 20.78% 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:

  • Tax Rate %: 20.78%
  • GF Value™: ₱1,347.89 vs. price of ₱1,165.00 (13.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Other Exchanges PHTCF:USAPHI:USAPLO:Germany
Address Makati Avenue, Corner Ayala Avenue, Ramon Cojuangco Building, Legaspi Village, Metro Manila, Makati City, PHL, 1200
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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