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PHI vs. TLK, SKM, TIGO, TME, and TIMB

Should you be buying PLDT stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of PLDT include PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk (TLK), SK Telecom (SKM), Millicom International Cellular (TIGO), Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME), and TIM (TIMB). These companies are all part of the "communication" industry.

How does PLDT compare to PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk?

PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk (NYSE:TLK) and PLDT (NYSE:PHI) are both communication companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, dividends, profitability, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk pays an annual dividend of $1.05 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.3%. PLDT pays an annual dividend of $1.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk pays out 77.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. PLDT pays out 45.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

2.3% of PLDT shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of PLDT shares are owned by company 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.

PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk has a net margin of 14.78% compared to PLDT's net margin of 13.78%. PLDT's return on equity of 27.78% beat PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk14.78% 13.86% 7.44%
PLDT 13.78%27.78%5.40%

PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk has higher earnings, but lower revenue than PLDT. PLDT is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk$9.45B1.76$1.47B$1.3512.41
PLDT$218.39B0.02$498.72M$2.428.30

In the previous week, PLDT had 1 more articles in the media than PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for PLDT and 0 mentions for PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk. PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk's average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat PLDT's score of 0.30 indicating that PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk Very Positive
PLDT Neutral

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
PLDT
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk has a beta of 0.36, meaning that its stock price is 64% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, PLDT has a beta of 0.64, meaning that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

PLDT beats PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PLDT compare to SK Telecom?

SK Telecom (NYSE:SKM) and PLDT (NYSE:PHI) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, valuation, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

PLDT has a net margin of 13.78% compared to SK Telecom's net margin of 2.28%. PLDT's return on equity of 27.78% beat SK Telecom's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SK Telecom2.28% 3.21% 1.32%
PLDT 13.78%27.78%5.40%

SK Telecom has a beta of 0.61, indicating that its stock price is 39% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, PLDT has a beta of 0.64, indicating that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the S&P 500.

2.3% of PLDT shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of SK Telecom shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of PLDT shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SK Telecom$12.04B1.20$285.89M$0.6855.53
PLDT$218.39B0.02$498.72M$2.428.30

In the previous week, SK Telecom had 5 more articles in the media than PLDT. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for SK Telecom and 1 mentions for PLDT. SK Telecom's average media sentiment score of 0.52 beat PLDT's score of 0.30 indicating that SK Telecom is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
SK Telecom
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
PLDT
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SK Telecom
4 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.63
PLDT
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

SK Telecom pays an annual dividend of $0.53 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. PLDT pays an annual dividend of $1.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. SK Telecom pays out 77.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. PLDT pays out 45.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. PLDT is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

PLDT beats SK Telecom on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PLDT compare to Millicom International Cellular?

PLDT (NYSE:PHI) and Millicom International Cellular (NASDAQ:TIGO) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment and earnings.

Millicom International Cellular has a net margin of 22.62% compared to PLDT's net margin of 13.78%. PLDT's return on equity of 27.78% beat Millicom International Cellular's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PLDT13.78% 27.78% 5.40%
Millicom International Cellular 22.62%17.07%3.82%

Millicom International Cellular has a consensus price target of $65.64, suggesting a potential downside of 21.66%. Given Millicom International Cellular's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Millicom International Cellular is more favorable than PLDT.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PLDT
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Millicom International Cellular
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

2.3% of PLDT shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of PLDT shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Millicom International Cellular shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

PLDT pays an annual dividend of $1.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. Millicom International Cellular pays an annual dividend of $3.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. PLDT pays out 45.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Millicom International Cellular pays out 38.2% 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.

PLDT has a beta of 0.64, indicating that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Millicom International Cellular has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the S&P 500.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PLDT$218.39B0.02$498.72M$2.428.30
Millicom International Cellular$5.82B2.43$1.32B$7.8510.67

In the previous week, Millicom International Cellular had 3 more articles in the media than PLDT. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Millicom International Cellular and 1 mentions for PLDT. Millicom International Cellular's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat PLDT's score of 0.30 indicating that Millicom International Cellular is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
PLDT
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Millicom International Cellular
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Millicom International Cellular beats PLDT on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PLDT compare to Tencent Music Entertainment Group?

Tencent Music Entertainment Group (NYSE:TME) and PLDT (NYSE:PHI) are both communication companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment and valuation.

Tencent Music Entertainment Group has a net margin of 33.44% compared to PLDT's net margin of 13.78%. PLDT's return on equity of 27.78% beat Tencent Music Entertainment Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Tencent Music Entertainment Group33.44% 11.08% 8.85%
PLDT 13.78%27.78%5.40%

Tencent Music Entertainment Group presently has a consensus price target of $22.03, suggesting a potential upside of 140.53%. Given Tencent Music Entertainment Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Tencent Music Entertainment Group is more favorable than PLDT.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Tencent Music Entertainment Group
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.36
PLDT
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

24.3% of Tencent Music Entertainment Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 2.3% of PLDT shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of PLDT shares are held by company 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.

Tencent Music Entertainment Group pays an annual dividend of $0.23 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. PLDT pays an annual dividend of $1.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. Tencent Music Entertainment Group pays out 23.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. PLDT pays out 45.5% 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.

Tencent Music Entertainment Group has a beta of 0.81, suggesting that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, PLDT has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Tencent Music Entertainment Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than PLDT. PLDT is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tencent Music Entertainment Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Tencent Music Entertainment Group$32.90B0.43$1.54B$0.999.25
PLDT$218.39B0.02$498.72M$2.428.30

In the previous week, Tencent Music Entertainment Group had 4 more articles in the media than PLDT. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Tencent Music Entertainment Group and 1 mentions for PLDT. Tencent Music Entertainment Group's average media sentiment score of 1.29 beat PLDT's score of 0.30 indicating that Tencent Music Entertainment Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Tencent Music Entertainment Group
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
PLDT
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Tencent Music Entertainment Group beats PLDT on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PLDT compare to TIM?

TIM (NYSE:TIMB) and PLDT (NYSE:PHI) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, earnings and profitability.

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

TIM has a beta of 0.43, meaning that its stock price is 57% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, PLDT has a beta of 0.64, meaning that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the S&P 500.

In the previous week, TIM and TIM both had 1 articles in the media. TIM's average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat PLDT's score of 0.30 indicating that TIM is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
TIM
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
PLDT
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

TIM pays an annual dividend of $1.09 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. PLDT pays an annual dividend of $1.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. TIM pays out 68.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. PLDT pays out 45.5% 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. PLDT is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
TIM$26.62B0.49$772.28M$1.6016.94
PLDT$218.39B0.02$498.72M$2.428.30

TIM has a net margin of 16.28% compared to PLDT's net margin of 13.78%. PLDT's return on equity of 27.78% beat TIM's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
TIM16.28% 17.84% 7.74%
PLDT 13.78%27.78%5.40%

TIM currently has a consensus price target of $26.40, suggesting a potential downside of 2.61%. Given TIM's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe TIM is more favorable than PLDT.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
TIM
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.55
PLDT
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

TIM beats PLDT on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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PHI vs. The Competition

MetricPLDTWireless Non IndustryComputer SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$4.34B$30.78B$37.21B$22.95B
Dividend Yield5.57%2.71%3.16%4.03%
P/E Ratio8.3014.9677.8328.58
Price / Sales0.026.02618.5023.57
Price / Cash2.529.1546.3119.03
Price / Book1.962.879.174.68
Net Income$498.72M$1.10B$1.03B$1.07B
7 Day Performance-0.57%4.35%4.87%0.89%
1 Month Performance-4.17%9.25%14.32%6.56%
1 Year Performance-14.24%58.13%168.76%31.66%

PLDT Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PHI
PLDT
1.437 of 5 stars
$20.09
+1.6%
N/AN/A$4.34B$218.39B8.3014,904
TLK
PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk
1.6363 of 5 stars
$16.78
-0.3%
N/AN/A$16.64B$9.45B12.4421,673
SKM
SK Telecom
3.4517 of 5 stars
$37.49
+2.8%
N/AN/A$14.40B$12.04B55.1924,224
TIGO
Millicom International Cellular
3.6745 of 5 stars
$84.88
+1.6%
$65.64
-22.7%
N/A$14.35B$5.82B10.8115,000
TME
Tencent Music Entertainment Group
4.8724 of 5 stars
$9.22
+0.8%
$22.03
+139.0%
N/A$14.29B$32.90B9.325,690

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This page (NYSE:PHI) was last updated on 5/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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