Valuation, Profitability, and Risk Assessment of PLDT Inc. (PSE: TEL): A Fundamental and Technical Analysis as of May 2026

This study examines the valuation, profitability, and risk profile of PLDT Inc. (PSE: TEL) through a company-level fundamental and technical analysis as of May 2026. As one of the major telecommunications firms in the Philippines, PLDT operates in a capital-intensive industry where market valuation must be interpreted together with earnings performance, liquidity, leverage, dividend capacity, and technical market behavior. The study employed a descriptive financial analysis design using secondary market and financial data obtained from publicly accessible financial platforms, stock market summaries, company-related financial data pages, and technical charting tools. Results show that PLDT presents potentially attractive valuation signals, with P/E ratios ranging from 9.00 to 10.17, a price-to-sales ratio of 1.22, a price-to-book ratio of 2.10, and an EV/EBITDA ratio of 5.55. However, quarterly income statement data for 2025 show that while revenue remained relatively stable, net income declined from PHP 9.03 billion in Q1 2025 to PHP 3.59 billion in Q4 2025. Liquidity indicators were weak, with a current ratio of 0.46 and quick ratio of 0.45, while leverage remained substantial, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.83. Dividend yield was high at 7.52%, but dividend history showed variability. Technical indicators also suggested caution, with bearish RSI, negative MACD, downtrends in the 20-day and 50-day periods, and price weakness relative to major moving averages. The study concludes that PLDT may show valuation appeal, but this must be weighed against profitability compression, leverage, liquidity limitations, dividend sustainability concerns, and cautious technical signals. The study is intended for academic analysis only and does not constitute financial advice.