PLDT Inc. (PHI) Stock

About PLDT Inc.

PLDT Inc., a major provider of telecommunications and digital services across the Philippines, is headquartered in Makati City. The company organizes its extensive operations into three main divisions: Wireless, Fixed Line, and Other services. Under its Wireless segment, PLDT delivers mobile communication services, high-speed internet, and related support, including satellite-based information and messaging. It also retails Wi-Fi access devices, mobile phones, tablets, data routers, and various accessories. The Fixed Line division offers traditional fixed-line telecommunications, alongside comprehensive business infrastructure and solutions. This includes advanced data processing and analytics, IT infrastructure for internet-based services, e-commerce, customer relationship management (CRM), and other IT-related offerings. The company's diverse activities also encompass managed IT outsourcing, internet-based procurement, IT consulting, professional services, bills printing, and even air transportation services. It further distributes Filipino content and channels, manages full-service customer loyalty programs, and provides domestic leased lines and alternative messaging platforms, including over-the-top (OTT) services and social media applications. As of December 31, 2021, PLDT boasted a significant customer base, with over 71.2 million mobile broadband subscribers, approximately 3.6 million fixed-line subscribers, and 2.8 million fixed broadband subscribers. Established in 1928 as Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company, the company officially adopted its current name, PLDT Inc., in July 2016.

PLDT Inc. is headquartered in PH.

PLDT Inc. (PHI) stock trades at $18.52 with a market capitalization of $4.00B. The stock is valued at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 8.22, price-to-book of 1.98, price-to-sales of 1.11. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has ranged between $17.05 and $24.51, and currently trades 24.4% below its 52-week high. It pays a dividend yielding 8.26%.

On profitability, PLDT Inc. generates a return on equity (ROE) of 24.22% — well above the market average, a sign of a high-quality business, return on capital employed of 14.09%, an operating margin of 29.06%, a net profit margin of 13.60%.

Official website: main.pldt.com