Do analysts prefer IDT or PHI?

IDT currently has a consensus target price of $85.00, suggesting a potential upside of 2.30%. Given IDT's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe IDT is more favorable than PLDT. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score IDT 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.67 PLDT 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, IDT or PHI?

PLDT has higher revenue and earnings than IDT. PLDT is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than IDT, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio IDT $1.30B 1.59 $86.63M $3.47 23.94 PLDT $3.80B 0.93 $498.72M $2.22 7.38

Is IDT or PHI more profitable?

PLDT has a net margin of 12.04% compared to IDT's net margin of 6.67%. PLDT's return on equity of 25.16% beat IDT's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets IDT 6.67% 24.22% 12.69% PLDT 12.04% 25.16% 5.11%

Is IDT or LBTYA more profitable?

IDT has a net margin of 6.67% compared to Liberty Global's net margin of -44.40%. IDT's return on equity of 24.22% beat Liberty Global's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets IDT 6.67% 24.22% 12.69% Liberty Global -44.40% -25.14% -9.55%

Which has better earnings & valuation, IHS or IDT?

IHS has higher revenue and earnings than IDT. IHS is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than IDT, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio IHS $1.58B 1.81 $143.60M -$0.06 N/A IDT $1.30B 1.59 $86.63M $3.47 23.94

Is IHS or IDT more profitable?

IDT has a net margin of 6.67% compared to IHS's net margin of -0.98%. IDT's return on equity of 24.22% beat IHS's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets IHS -0.98% -358.15% 9.47% IDT 6.67% 24.22% 12.69%

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IDT vs. TEO, PHI, TDS, LBTYA, and IHS

Should you buy IDT stock or one of its competitors? IDT's main competitors and comparable companies include Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom (TEO), PLDT (PHI), Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), Liberty Global (LBTYA), and IHS (IHS). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "integrated telecommunication services" industry.

How does IDT compare to Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom?

Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom (NYSE:TEO) and IDT (NYSE:IDT) are both mid-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, valuation, profitability and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom had 2 more articles in the media than IDT. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom and 0 mentions for IDT. IDT's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom's score of -0.75 indicating that IDT is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom	Negative
IDT	Neutral

Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom has a beta of 1.41, suggesting that its stock price is 41% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IDT has a beta of 0.54, suggesting that its stock price is 46% less volatile than the broader market.

59.3% of IDT shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 23.8% of IDT shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom currently has a consensus target price of $15.93, suggesting a potential upside of 50.51%. IDT has a consensus target price of $85.00, suggesting a potential upside of 2.30%. Given Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom is more favorable than IDT.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.43
IDT	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

IDT has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom. Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than IDT, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom	$6.81B	0.67	-$136.01M	$1.23	8.60
IDT	$1.30B	1.59	$86.63M	$3.47	23.94

Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom has a net margin of 7.61% compared to IDT's net margin of 6.67%. IDT's return on equity of 24.22% beat Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom	7.61%	9.38%	4.11%
IDT	6.67%	24.22%	12.69%

Summary

IDT beats Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IDT compare to PLDT?

IDT (NYSE:IDT) and PLDT (NYSE:PHI) are both mid-cap communication services companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, media sentiment, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

PLDT has higher revenue and earnings than IDT. PLDT is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than IDT, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
IDT	$1.30B	1.59	$86.63M	$3.47	23.94
PLDT	$3.80B	0.93	$498.72M	$2.22	7.38

PLDT has a net margin of 12.04% compared to IDT's net margin of 6.67%. PLDT's return on equity of 25.16% beat IDT's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
IDT	6.67%	24.22%	12.69%
PLDT	12.04%	25.16%	5.11%

59.3% of IDT shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 2.3% of PLDT shares are held by institutional investors. 23.8% of IDT shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of PLDT shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

IDT pays an annual dividend of $0.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. PLDT pays an annual dividend of $1.09 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.7%. IDT pays out 8.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. PLDT pays out 49.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. IDT has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

IDT currently has a consensus target price of $85.00, suggesting a potential upside of 2.30%. Given IDT's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe IDT is more favorable than PLDT.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
IDT	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
PLDT	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

In the previous week, PLDT had 8 more articles in the media than IDT. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for PLDT and 0 mentions for IDT. IDT's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat PLDT's score of -0.52 indicating that IDT is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
IDT	Neutral
PLDT	Negative

IDT has a beta of 0.54, indicating that its share price is 46% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PLDT has a beta of 0.65, indicating that its share price is 35% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

IDT beats PLDT on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IDT compare to Telephone and Data Systems?

IDT (NYSE:IDT) and Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) are both mid-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, profitability, media sentiment, valuation and institutional ownership.

IDT pays an annual dividend of $0.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Telephone and Data Systems pays an annual dividend of $0.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. IDT pays out 8.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Telephone and Data Systems pays out 3.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. IDT has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Telephone and Data Systems is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

IDT presently has a consensus target price of $85.00, suggesting a potential upside of 2.30%. Telephone and Data Systems has a consensus target price of $46.00, suggesting a potential upside of 46.31%. Given Telephone and Data Systems' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Telephone and Data Systems is more favorable than IDT.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
IDT	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
Telephone and Data Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40

Telephone and Data Systems has a net margin of 43.41% compared to IDT's net margin of 6.67%. IDT's return on equity of 24.22% beat Telephone and Data Systems' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
IDT	6.67%	24.22%	12.69%
Telephone and Data Systems	43.41%	12.48%	6.36%

IDT has higher revenue and earnings than Telephone and Data Systems. Telephone and Data Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than IDT, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
IDT	$1.30B	1.59	$86.63M	$3.47	23.94
Telephone and Data Systems	$1.23B	2.95	-$6.24M	$4.09	7.69

IDT has a beta of 0.54, indicating that its share price is 46% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Telephone and Data Systems has a beta of 0.36, indicating that its share price is 64% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Telephone and Data Systems had 8 more articles in the media than IDT. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Telephone and Data Systems and 0 mentions for IDT. IDT's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Telephone and Data Systems' score of -0.05 indicating that IDT is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
IDT	Neutral
Telephone and Data Systems	Neutral

59.3% of IDT shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.0% of Telephone and Data Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 23.8% of IDT shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 14.2% of Telephone and Data Systems shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

IDT beats Telephone and Data Systems on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IDT compare to Liberty Global?

IDT (NYSE:IDT) and Liberty Global (NASDAQ:LBTYA) are both mid-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership and dividends.

IDT has a beta of 0.54, suggesting that its share price is 46% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Liberty Global has a beta of 1.06, suggesting that its share price is 6% more volatile than the broader market.

IDT has a net margin of 6.67% compared to Liberty Global's net margin of -44.40%. IDT's return on equity of 24.22% beat Liberty Global's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
IDT	6.67%	24.22%	12.69%
Liberty Global	-44.40%	-25.14%	-9.55%

59.3% of IDT shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.2% of Liberty Global shares are owned by institutional investors. 23.8% of IDT shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.3% of Liberty Global shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Liberty Global had 6 more articles in the media than IDT. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Liberty Global and 0 mentions for IDT. Liberty Global's average media sentiment score of 1.36 beat IDT's score of 0.00 indicating that Liberty Global is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
IDT	Neutral
Liberty Global	Positive

IDT has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Liberty Global. Liberty Global is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than IDT, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
IDT	$1.30B	1.59	$86.63M	$3.47	23.94
Liberty Global	$4.88B	0.73	-$7.14B	-$7.39	N/A

IDT presently has a consensus target price of $85.00, indicating a potential upside of 2.30%. Liberty Global has a consensus target price of $12.78, indicating a potential upside of 18.66%. Given Liberty Global's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Liberty Global is more favorable than IDT.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
IDT	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
Liberty Global	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.14

Summary

IDT beats Liberty Global on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IDT compare to IHS?

IHS (NYSE:IHS) and IDT (NYSE:IDT) are both mid-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation and risk.

IHS has a beta of 0.73, suggesting that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IDT has a beta of 0.54, suggesting that its stock price is 46% less volatile than the broader market.

17.5% of IHS shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 59.3% of IDT shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of IHS shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 23.8% of IDT shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, IHS had 11 more articles in the media than IDT. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for IHS and 0 mentions for IDT. IDT's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat IHS's score of -0.27 indicating that IDT is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
IHS	Neutral
IDT	Neutral

IHS has higher revenue and earnings than IDT. IHS is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than IDT, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
IHS	$1.58B	1.81	$143.60M	-$0.06	N/A
IDT	$1.30B	1.59	$86.63M	$3.47	23.94

IHS presently has a consensus price target of $9.50, suggesting a potential upside of 12.49%. IDT has a consensus price target of $85.00, suggesting a potential upside of 2.30%. Given IHS's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe IHS is more favorable than IDT.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
IHS	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
IDT	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

IDT has a net margin of 6.67% compared to IHS's net margin of -0.98%. IDT's return on equity of 24.22% beat IHS's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
IHS	-0.98%	-358.15%	9.47%
IDT	6.67%	24.22%	12.69%

Summary

IDT beats IHS on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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IDT vs. The Competition

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Metric	IDT	Diversified Telecommunication Services Industry	Communication Services Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$2.06B	$38.86B	$30.78B	$23.48B
Dividend Yield	0.34%	4.19%	4.54%	3.78%
P/E Ratio	23.94	18.79	22.53	27.05
Price / Sales	1.59	2.24	2.66	3.38
Price / Cash	17.59	17.80	15.02	15.51
Price / Book	5.21	3.80	3.87	3.72
Net Income	$86.63M	$977.83M	$1.12B	$1.08B
7 Day Performance	1.24%	0.65%	0.45%	0.58%
1 Month Performance	0.84%	0.49%	-0.52%	1.11%
1 Year Performance	60.86%	0.45%	-5.81%	7.21%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
IDT IDT	1.4967 of 5 stars	$83.09 +0.3%	$85.00 +2.3%	N/A	$2.06B	$1.30B	23.94	1,971
TEO Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom	3.5262 of 5 stars	$10.35 +0.8%	$15.93 +53.9%	N/A	$4.45B	$6.81B	8.39	27,818	News Coverage
PHI PLDT	1.6219 of 5 stars	$18.02 -0.5%	N/A	N/A	$3.89B	$3.80B	8.11	14,304	News Coverage
TDS Telephone and Data Systems	4.1435 of 5 stars	$32.85 -3.0%	$47.50 +44.6%	N/A	$3.78B	$1.23B	8.03	4,000	Earnings Report Analyst Forecast
LBTYA Liberty Global	3.8383 of 5 stars	$10.30 +3.1%	$12.78 +24.1%	N/A	$3.51B	$4.88B	N/A	6,636	Positive News Insider Trade

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IDT vs. TEO, PHI, TDS, LBTYA, and IHS

How does IDT compare to Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom?

Does the media refer more to TEO or IDT?

Which has more risk and volatility, TEO or IDT?

Do institutionals and insiders have more ownership in TEO or IDT?

Do analysts rate TEO or IDT?

Which has better earnings & valuation, TEO or IDT?

Is TEO or IDT more profitable?

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How does IDT compare to PLDT?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, IDT or PHI?

Is IDT or PHI more profitable?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of IDT or PHI?

Is IDT or PHI a better dividend stock?

Do analysts prefer IDT or PHI?

Does the media favor IDT or PHI?

Which has more risk and volatility, IDT or PHI?

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How does IDT compare to Telephone and Data Systems?

Is IDT or TDS a better dividend stock?

Do analysts rate IDT or TDS?

Is IDT or TDS more profitable?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, IDT or TDS?

Which has more risk and volatility, IDT or TDS?

Does the media favor IDT or TDS?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of IDT or TDS?

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How does IDT compare to Liberty Global?

Which has more risk and volatility, IDT or LBTYA?

Is IDT or LBTYA more profitable?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in IDT or LBTYA?

Does the media prefer IDT or LBTYA?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, IDT or LBTYA?

Do analysts prefer IDT or LBTYA?

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How does IDT compare to IHS?

Which has more volatility and risk, IHS or IDT?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of IHS or IDT?

Does the media prefer IHS or IDT?

Which has better earnings & valuation, IHS or IDT?

Do analysts recommend IHS or IDT?

Is IHS or IDT more profitable?

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