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

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 Millicom International Cellular (TIGO), PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk (TLK), Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME), Globalstar (GSAT), and TIM (TIMB). These companies are all part of the "communication" industry.

How does PLDT compare to Millicom International Cellular?

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

Millicom International Cellular pays an annual dividend of $3.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. PLDT pays an annual dividend of $1.11 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.3%. Millicom International Cellular pays out 40.8% 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, Millicom International Cellular had 8 more articles in the media than PLDT. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Millicom International Cellular and 0 mentions for PLDT. Millicom International Cellular's average media sentiment score of 1.61 beat PLDT's score of 0.00 indicating that Millicom International Cellular is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Millicom International Cellular Very Positive
PLDT Neutral

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
Millicom International Cellular$5.82B2.72$1.32B$7.3612.74
PLDT$3.80B1.00$498.72M$2.407.29

Millicom International Cellular currently has a consensus price target of $77.28, indicating a potential downside of 17.59%. Given Millicom International Cellular's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Millicom International Cellular is more favorable than PLDT.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Millicom International Cellular
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
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 owned by institutional investors. 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 will outperform the market over the long term.

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
Millicom International Cellular19.16% 16.38% 3.25%
PLDT 13.62%27.37%5.40%

Millicom International Cellular has a beta of 0.91, indicating that its share price is 9% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PLDT has a beta of 0.6, indicating that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

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

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 superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership and risk.

PLDT has a net margin of 13.62% compared to PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk's net margin of 11.10%. PLDT's return on equity of 27.37% beat PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk11.10% 10.75% 5.63%
PLDT 13.62%27.37%5.40%

PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk pays an annual dividend of $1.05 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.6%. PLDT pays an annual dividend of $1.11 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.3%. PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk pays out 106.1% 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.

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

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.33
PLDT
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

In the previous week, PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk had 1 more articles in the media than PLDT. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk and 0 mentions for PLDT. PLDT's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk's score of -2.00 indicating that PLDT is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk has higher revenue and earnings 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$8.80B1.79$1.05B$0.9916.05
PLDT$3.80B1.00$498.72M$2.407.29

PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk has a beta of 0.35, meaning that its share price is 65% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PLDT has a beta of 0.6, meaning that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

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

How does PLDT compare to Tencent Music Entertainment Group?

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

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
PLDT$3.80B1.00$498.72M$2.407.29
Tencent Music Entertainment Group$4.71B3.08$1.54B$0.8011.52

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
PLDT13.62% 27.37% 5.40%
Tencent Music Entertainment Group 26.45%11.20%8.96%

PLDT has a beta of 0.6, suggesting that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tencent Music Entertainment Group has a beta of 0.8, suggesting that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the broader market.

Tencent Music Entertainment Group has a consensus price target of $21.44, suggesting a potential upside of 132.68%. Given Tencent Music Entertainment Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Tencent Music Entertainment Group 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
Tencent Music Entertainment Group
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43

PLDT pays an annual dividend of $1.11 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.3%. Tencent Music Entertainment Group pays an annual dividend of $0.23 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. PLDT pays out 46.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Tencent Music Entertainment Group pays out 28.8% 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.

2.3% of PLDT shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.3% of Tencent Music Entertainment Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of PLDT shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Tencent Music Entertainment Group had 7 more articles in the media than PLDT. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Tencent Music Entertainment Group and 0 mentions for PLDT. Tencent Music Entertainment Group's average media sentiment score of 1.20 beat PLDT's score of 0.00 indicating that Tencent Music Entertainment Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
PLDT Neutral
Tencent Music Entertainment Group Positive

Summary

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

Globalstar presently has a consensus target price of $69.00, indicating a potential downside of 14.98%. Given Globalstar's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities 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

Globalstar has a beta of 1.55, meaning that its share price is 55% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PLDT has a beta of 0.6, meaning that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

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%

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$272.99M38.29-$8.65M-$0.15N/A
PLDT$3.80B1.00$498.72M$2.407.29

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

In the previous week, Globalstar had 2 more articles in the media than PLDT. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Globalstar and 0 mentions for PLDT. Globalstar's average media sentiment score of 1.41 beat PLDT's score of 0.00 indicating that Globalstar is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Globalstar Positive
PLDT Neutral

Summary

Globalstar beats PLDT on 9 of the 16 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 better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations and earnings.

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, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, TIM's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled PLDT'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
TIM Neutral
PLDT Neutral

TIM pays an annual dividend of $1.01 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. PLDT pays an annual dividend of $1.11 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.3%. TIM pays out 61.6% 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. PLDT is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

TIM has a beta of 0.37, meaning that its share price is 63% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PLDT has a beta of 0.6, meaning that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

TIM currently has a consensus price target of $25.90, indicating a potential upside of 16.13%. Given TIM's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe TIM is more favorable than PLDT.

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

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
TIM16.00% 17.77% 7.66%
PLDT 13.62%27.37%5.40%

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
TIM$4.77B2.27$772.28M$1.6413.60
PLDT$3.80B1.00$498.72M$2.407.29

Summary

TIM beats PLDT on 10 of the 17 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$3.78B$33.09B$39.02B$23.34B
Dividend Yield6.32%2.79%3.16%4.05%
P/E Ratio7.2915.39171.8131.33
Price / Sales1.007.30633.10100.15
Price / Cash2.228.7249.0218.65
Price / Book1.702.759.814.69
Net Income$498.72M$2.65B$1.07B$1.08B
7 Day Performance-0.93%11.12%0.04%2.07%
1 Month Performance-9.37%12.07%5.87%3.44%
1 Year Performance-18.62%52.46%160.30%24.11%

PLDT Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PHI
PLDT
2.3677 of 5 stars
$17.51
-0.2%
N/A-18.6%$3.78B$3.80B7.2914,304
TIGO
Millicom International Cellular
4.1835 of 5 stars
$86.65
+3.6%
$77.28
-10.8%
+148.9%$14.66B$5.82B11.7815,000
TLK
PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk
2.6345 of 5 stars
$14.60
+3.7%
N/A-4.7%$14.46B$147.29T14.7421,151
TME
Tencent Music Entertainment Group
4.9506 of 5 stars
$9.12
+0.5%
$21.44
+135.2%
-50.1%$14.35B$4.71B11.395,690
GSAT
Globalstar
1.4638 of 5 stars
$81.05
-0.2%
$69.00
-14.9%
+269.7%$10.44B$272.99MN/A330

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This page (NYSE:PHI) was last updated on 6/15/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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