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PHI vs. TIGO, TU, TLK, KT, and TEO

Should you buy PLDT stock or one of its competitors? PLDT's main competitors and comparable companies include Millicom International Cellular (TIGO), TELUS (TU), PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk (TLK), KT (KT), and Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom (TEO). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "integrated telecommunication services" industry.

How does PLDT compare to Millicom International Cellular?

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

In the previous week, Millicom International Cellular had 7 more articles in the media than PLDT. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Millicom International Cellular and 2 mentions for PLDT. PLDT's average media sentiment score of 1.28 beat Millicom International Cellular's score of 0.72 indicating that PLDT is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

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 large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

PLDT has a net margin of 12.81% compared to Millicom International Cellular's net margin of 9.19%. PLDT's return on equity of 26.76% beat Millicom International Cellular's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PLDT12.81% 26.76% 5.36%
Millicom International Cellular 9.19%18.39%3.12%

Millicom International Cellular has a consensus price target of $85.68, indicating a potential upside of 6.73%. 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)
4 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Millicom International Cellular
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

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$2.228.46
Millicom International Cellular$5.82B2.33$1.32B$3.9620.27

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

PLDT pays an annual dividend of $1.09 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.8%. Millicom International Cellular pays an annual dividend of $3.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. PLDT pays out 49.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Millicom International Cellular pays out 75.8% 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 is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Millicom International Cellular beats PLDT on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PLDT compare to TELUS?

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

PLDT pays an annual dividend of $1.09 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.8%. TELUS pays an annual dividend of $0.54 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.9%. PLDT pays out 49.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. TELUS pays out -131.7% 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. TELUS has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years. TELUS is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

TELUS has a consensus target price of $15.33, suggesting a potential upside of 97.21%. Given TELUS's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe TELUS is more favorable than PLDT.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PLDT
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
TELUS
4 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.94

PLDT has a beta of 0.64, indicating that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, TELUS has a beta of 0.65, indicating that its share price is 35% less volatile than the broader market.

PLDT has a net margin of 12.81% compared to TELUS's net margin of -4.51%. PLDT's return on equity of 26.76% beat TELUS's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PLDT12.81% 26.76% 5.36%
TELUS -4.51%8.01%2.21%

TELUS has higher revenue and earnings than PLDT. TELUS 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
PLDT$3.80B1.07$498.72M$2.228.46
TELUS$14.71B0.84$796.57M-$0.41N/A

2.3% of PLDT shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 49.4% of TELUS shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of PLDT shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of TELUS 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.

In the previous week, PLDT and PLDT both had 2 articles in the media. PLDT's average media sentiment score of 1.28 beat TELUS's score of -0.09 indicating that PLDT is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Summary

PLDT and TELUS tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PLDT compare to PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk?

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

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

PLDT has a beta of 0.64, meaning that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk has a beta of 0.4, meaning that its share price is 60% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk had 1 more articles in the media than PLDT. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk and 2 mentions for PLDT. PLDT's average media sentiment score of 1.28 beat PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk's score of 1.03 indicating that PLDT is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
PLDT
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

PLDT pays an annual dividend of $1.09 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.8%. PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk pays an annual dividend of $0.94 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.4%. PLDT pays out 49.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk pays out 90.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

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 stock will outperform the market over the long term.

PLDT has a net margin of 12.81% compared to PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk's net margin of 11.62%. PLDT's return on equity of 26.76% beat PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PLDT12.81% 26.76% 5.36%
PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk 11.62%11.53%5.86%

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
PLDT$3.80B1.07$498.72M$2.228.46
PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk$8.80B1.44$1.05B$1.0412.27

Summary

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

How does PLDT compare to KT?

PLDT (NYSE:PHI) and KT (NYSE:KT) 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 media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership and risk.

PLDT has a net margin of 12.81% compared to KT's net margin of 4.72%. PLDT's return on equity of 26.76% beat KT's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PLDT12.81% 26.76% 5.36%
KT 4.72%6.45%2.93%

2.3% of PLDT shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 18.9% of KT shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of PLDT shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of KT shares are held 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.

KT has higher revenue and earnings than PLDT. PLDT is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than KT, 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$2.228.46
KT$19.88B0.44$1.20B$1.869.78

In the previous week, KT had 8 more articles in the media than PLDT. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for KT and 2 mentions for PLDT. PLDT's average media sentiment score of 1.28 beat KT's score of 0.61 indicating that PLDT is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
PLDT
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
KT
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

KT has a consensus target price of $23.08, indicating a potential upside of 26.85%. Given KT's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe KT is more favorable than PLDT.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PLDT
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
KT
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

PLDT pays an annual dividend of $1.09 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.8%. KT pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.7%. PLDT pays out 49.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. KT pays out 55.9% 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. PLDT is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

PLDT has a beta of 0.64, meaning that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, KT has a beta of 0.56, meaning that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

PLDT and KT tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

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

Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom has a consensus price target of $15.93, indicating a potential upside of 29.68%. Given Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom is more favorable than PLDT.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PLDT
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

PLDT has a net margin of 12.81% compared to Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom's net margin of 7.61%. PLDT's return on equity of 26.76% beat Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PLDT12.81% 26.76% 5.36%
Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom 7.61%9.38%4.11%

PLDT has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom has a beta of 1.35, suggesting that its share price is 35% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom had 1 more articles in the media than PLDT. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom and 2 mentions for PLDT. PLDT's average media sentiment score of 1.28 beat Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom's score of 1.01 indicating that PLDT is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
PLDT
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

PLDT has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom. PLDT is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom, 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$2.228.46
Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom$6.81B0.78-$136.01M$1.239.98

Summary

PLDT and Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom 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

MetricPLDTDiversified Telecommunication Services IndustryCommunication Services SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$4.06B$40.89B$34.42B$23.13B
Dividend Yield5.79%7.16%5.56%3.72%
P/E Ratio8.4610.97196.6821.01
Price / Sales1.0721.0266.4322.63
Price / Cash2.3817.6020.4337.05
Price / Book1.833.5112.374.73
Net Income$498.72M$977.83M$1.11B$1.07B
7 Day Performance3.70%0.56%-0.34%-0.48%
1 Month Performance1.60%-6.17%-4.16%-3.50%
1 Year Performance-1.44%0.12%-7.31%7.66%

PLDT Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PHI
PLDT
2.3004 of 5 stars
$18.79
+0.1%
N/A-1.1%$4.06B$3.80B8.4614,304
TIGO
Millicom International Cellular
4.8733 of 5 stars
$85.61
-1.8%
$85.68
+0.1%
+68.6%$14.73B$5.82B21.6215,000
TU
TELUS
4.4483 of 5 stars
$8.19
-2.3%
$15.33
+87.2%
-49.0%$13.33B$14.71BN/A111,500
TLK
PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk
3.9324 of 5 stars
$12.42
-2.6%
N/A-30.3%$12.63B$8.80B11.9521,151
KT
KT
4.6836 of 5 stars
$18.73
-1.2%
$23.08
+23.2%
-2.1%$9.14B$19.88B10.0714,701

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