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$18.89 +0.01 (+0.04%)
Closing price 05/22/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$18.97 +0.09 (+0.46%)
As of 05/22/2026 07:47 PM Eastern
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PHI vs. SKM, TME, TIGO, TIMB, and GSAT

Should you buy PLDT stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares PLDT with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with PLDT include SK Telecom (SKM), Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME), Millicom International Cellular (TIGO), TIM (TIMB), and Globalstar (GSAT). These companies are all part of the "communication" industry.

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 business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, risk, media sentiment, dividends and earnings.

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

In the previous week, PLDT had 1 more articles in the media than SK Telecom. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for PLDT and 1 mentions for SK Telecom. SK Telecom's average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat PLDT's score of -0.66 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
0 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)
Negative

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SK Telecom
4 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.57
PLDT
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

2.3% of PLDT shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of SK Telecom 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.

PLDT has a net margin of 13.62% compared to SK Telecom's net margin of 2.03%. PLDT's return on equity of 27.37% beat SK Telecom's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SK Telecom2.03% 2.84% 1.18%
PLDT 13.62%27.37%5.40%

PLDT has lower revenue, but higher 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$0.6062.91
PLDT$3.80B1.07$498.72M$2.407.87

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 $1.11 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.9%. SK Telecom pays out 88.3% 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 46.3% 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 Tencent Music Entertainment Group?

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

Tencent Music Entertainment Group has a net margin of 26.45% compared to PLDT's net margin of 13.62%. PLDT's return on equity of 27.37% beat Tencent Music Entertainment Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Tencent Music Entertainment Group26.45% 11.20% 8.96%
PLDT 13.62%27.37%5.40%

Tencent Music Entertainment Group presently has a consensus price target of $21.44, suggesting a potential upside of 142.97%. Given Tencent Music Entertainment Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly 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
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43
PLDT
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

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 stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Tencent Music Entertainment Group has higher revenue and earnings 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$4.71B2.91$1.54B$0.8011.03
PLDT$3.80B1.07$498.72M$2.407.87

Tencent Music Entertainment Group pays an annual dividend of $0.23 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. PLDT pays an annual dividend of $1.11 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.9%. Tencent Music Entertainment Group pays out 28.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. PLDT pays out 46.3% 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.

In the previous week, Tencent Music Entertainment Group had 6 more articles in the media than PLDT. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Tencent Music Entertainment Group and 2 mentions for PLDT. Tencent Music Entertainment Group's average media sentiment score of 0.56 beat PLDT's score of -0.66 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
0 Very Positive mention(s)
5 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)
Negative

Tencent Music Entertainment Group has a beta of 0.81, indicating that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PLDT has a beta of 0.64, indicating that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Tencent Music Entertainment Group beats PLDT on 14 of the 18 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 investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, earnings, profitability, risk, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Millicom International Cellular had 3 more articles in the media than PLDT. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Millicom International Cellular and 2 mentions for PLDT. Millicom International Cellular's average media sentiment score of 0.43 beat PLDT's score of -0.66 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)
Negative
Millicom International Cellular
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

PLDT pays an annual dividend of $1.11 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.9%. Millicom International Cellular pays an annual dividend of $3.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. PLDT pays out 46.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Millicom International Cellular pays out 40.8% 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.

Millicom International Cellular has higher revenue and 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$3.80B1.07$498.72M$2.407.87
Millicom International Cellular$5.82B2.49$1.32B$7.3611.66

Millicom International Cellular has a net margin of 19.16% compared to PLDT's net margin of 13.62%. PLDT's return on equity of 27.37% beat Millicom International Cellular's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PLDT13.62% 27.37% 5.40%
Millicom International Cellular 19.16%16.38%3.25%

PLDT has a beta of 0.64, meaning that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Millicom International Cellular has a beta of 0.93, meaning that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

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

Millicom International Cellular has a consensus target price of $73.04, suggesting a potential downside of 14.91%. 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
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67
Millicom International Cellular
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

Summary

Millicom International Cellular beats PLDT on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PLDT compare to TIM?

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

TIM has a net margin of 16.00% compared to PLDT's net margin of 13.62%. PLDT's return on equity of 27.37% beat TIM's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PLDT13.62% 27.37% 5.40%
TIM 16.00%17.77%7.66%

PLDT has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, TIM has a beta of 0.43, suggesting that its share price is 57% less volatile than the broader market.

PLDT pays an annual dividend of $1.11 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.9%. TIM pays an annual dividend of $1.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.9%. PLDT pays out 46.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. TIM pays out 67.1% 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. PLDT is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

TIM has higher revenue and earnings 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
PLDT$3.80B1.07$498.72M$2.407.87
TIM$4.77B2.27$772.28M$1.6413.61

In the previous week, TIM had 2 more articles in the media than PLDT. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for TIM and 2 mentions for PLDT. TIM's average media sentiment score of 0.55 beat PLDT's score of -0.66 indicating that TIM 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)
Negative
TIM
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

TIM has a consensus price target of $25.65, suggesting a potential upside of 14.88%. Given TIM's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe TIM is more favorable than PLDT.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PLDT
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67
TIM
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

Summary

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

How does PLDT compare to Globalstar?

Globalstar (NASDAQ:GSAT) and PLDT (NYSE:PHI) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends and media sentiment.

PLDT has a net margin of 13.62% compared to Globalstar's net margin of -6.84%. PLDT's return on equity of 27.37% beat Globalstar's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Globalstar-6.84% -3.75% -0.61%
PLDT 13.62%27.37%5.40%

Globalstar has a beta of 1.56, suggesting that its share price is 56% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PLDT has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market.

Globalstar currently has a consensus price target of $69.00, indicating a potential downside of 16.87%. Given Globalstar's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Globalstar is more favorable than PLDT.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Globalstar
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17
PLDT
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

In the previous week, PLDT had 1 more articles in the media than Globalstar. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for PLDT and 1 mentions for Globalstar. Globalstar's average media sentiment score of -0.50 beat PLDT's score of -0.66 indicating that Globalstar is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

18.9% of Globalstar shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 2.3% of PLDT shares are owned by institutional investors. 60.0% of Globalstar shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of PLDT shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Globalstar$272.99M39.16-$8.65M-$0.15N/A
PLDT$3.80B1.07$498.72M$2.407.87

Summary

Globalstar and PLDT tied by winning 8 of the 16 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$4.08B$32.13B$39.37B$23.20B
Dividend Yield5.87%2.78%3.20%4.10%
P/E Ratio7.8715.11161.1827.82
Price / Sales1.076.73628.4424.50
Price / Cash2.399.2548.7225.12
Price / Book1.892.8310.534.74
Net Income$498.72M$2.66B$1.07B$1.07B
7 Day Performance-3.88%1.25%3.51%1.45%
1 Month Performance-9.00%1.93%6.27%1.58%
1 Year Performance-16.09%51.23%169.77%28.44%

PLDT Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PHI
PLDT
2.3765 of 5 stars
$18.89
+0.0%
N/A-16.1%$4.08B$3.80B7.8714,304
SKM
SK Telecom
2.3526 of 5 stars
$37.59
+1.6%
N/A+83.7%$14.44B$17.10T62.7122,723
TME
Tencent Music Entertainment Group
4.8593 of 5 stars
$9.10
+0.4%
$21.44
+135.8%
-49.7%$14.09B$4.71B11.375,690
TIGO
Millicom International Cellular
3.7786 of 5 stars
$80.77
+0.0%
$65.64
-18.7%
+132.7%$13.68B$5.82B11.0015,000
TIMB
TIM
4.6827 of 5 stars
$21.88
-1.3%
$25.65
+17.2%
+31.3%$10.59B$4.77B13.348,706

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This page (NYSE:PHI) was last updated on 5/25/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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