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Filipino (PSEi) Telecom Sector Analysis
UpdatedMay 20, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies8
- 7D0.6%
- 3M-7.5%
- 1Y-10.7%
- YTD-2.3%
The Telecom is pretty flat in the last 7 days, but Globe Telecom has stood out, gaining 6.1%. Unfortunately though, the industry is down 11% over the past 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 12% annually.
Sector Valuation and Performance
Has the Filipino Telecom Sector valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 20 May 2026 | ₱624.5b | ₱462.2b | ₱63.1b | 12.8x | 9.9x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 17 Apr 2026 | ₱629.0b | ₱479.0b | ₱62.0b | 18.7x | 10.1x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 15 Mar 2026 | ₱637.8b | ₱479.9b | ₱61.7b | 18.6x | 10.3x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 10 Feb 2026 | ₱680.3b | ₱481.4b | ₱58.8b | 19.6x | 11.6x | 1.4x |
| Thu, 08 Jan 2026 | ₱642.4b | ₱481.4b | ₱58.8b | 20.3x | 10.9x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 06 Dec 2025 | ₱640.8b | ₱481.4b | ₱58.8b | 17.5x | 10.9x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 03 Nov 2025 | ₱573.2b | ₱482.7b | ₱63.7b | 14.1x | 9x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 01 Oct 2025 | ₱571.0b | ₱482.7b | ₱63.7b | 14.2x | 9x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 29 Aug 2025 | ₱619.9b | ₱482.6b | ₱63.6b | 19.1x | 9.7x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 27 Jul 2025 | ₱677.2b | ₱479.3b | ₱63.8b | 19.6x | 10.6x | 1.4x |
| Tue, 24 Jun 2025 | ₱664.4b | ₱479.3b | ₱63.8b | 19.9x | 10.4x | 1.4x |
| Thu, 22 May 2025 | ₱703.5b | ₱479.3b | ₱63.8b | 21x | 11x | 1.5x |
| Sat, 19 Apr 2025 | ₱747.8b | ₱475.3b | ₱63.2b | 13.9x | 11.8x | 1.6x |
| Mon, 17 Mar 2025 | ₱748.3b | ₱457.5b | ₱60.1b | 13.3x | 12.5x | 1.6x |
| Wed, 12 Feb 2025 | ₱774.5b | ₱456.2b | ₱54.6b | 13.9x | 14.2x | 1.7x |
| Fri, 10 Jan 2025 | ₱763.9b | ₱473.3b | ₱54.7b | 14.4x | 14x | 1.6x |
| Sun, 08 Dec 2024 | ₱747.0b | ₱473.3b | ₱54.7b | 13.9x | 13.7x | 1.6x |
| Tue, 05 Nov 2024 | ₱757.4b | ₱470.0b | ₱52.2b | 13.4x | 14.5x | 1.6x |
| Thu, 03 Oct 2024 | ₱830.1b | ₱470.0b | ₱52.2b | 13.4x | 15.9x | 1.8x |
| Sat, 31 Aug 2024 | ₱783.1b | ₱470.0b | ₱52.2b | 13.3x | 15x | 1.7x |
| Mon, 29 Jul 2024 | ₱741.9b | ₱468.4b | ₱52.2b | 13.4x | 14.2x | 1.6x |
| Wed, 26 Jun 2024 | ₱698.2b | ₱468.4b | ₱52.2b | 13.2x | 13.4x | 1.5x |
| Fri, 24 May 2024 | ₱704.3b | ₱468.1b | ₱52.1b | 12.9x | 13.5x | 1.5x |
| Sun, 21 Apr 2024 | ₱626.4b | ₱465.7b | ₱51.0b | 15.7x | 12.3x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 19 Mar 2024 | ₱642.3b | ₱466.0b | ₱55.7b | 15.9x | 11.5x | 1.4x |
| Thu, 15 Feb 2024 | ₱646.1b | ₱463.0b | ₱42.6b | 15.6x | 15.2x | 1.4x |
| Sat, 13 Jan 2024 | ₱633.4b | ₱463.0b | ₱42.6b | 19.1x | 14.9x | 1.4x |
| Mon, 11 Dec 2023 | ₱614.2b | ₱463.0b | ₱42.6b | 15.4x | 14.4x | 1.3x |
| Wed, 08 Nov 2023 | ₱622.7b | ₱459.8b | ₱46.6b | 15.3x | 13.4x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 06 Oct 2023 | ₱617.4b | ₱459.8b | ₱46.6b | 16.8x | 13.2x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 03 Sep 2023 | ₱607.6b | ₱459.8b | ₱46.6b | 16.9x | 13x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 01 Aug 2023 | ₱673.5b | ₱460.1b | ₱45.2b | 15.6x | 14.9x | 1.5x |
| Thu, 29 Jun 2023 | ₱662.9b | ₱460.1b | ₱45.2b | 18.3x | 14.7x | 1.4x |
| Sat, 27 May 2023 | ₱634.9b | ₱460.1b | ₱45.2b | 18.9x | 14.1x | 1.4x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
14.1x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are pessimistic on the Filipino Communication Services industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 9.9x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 12.7x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.4x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Communication Services industry have grown 12% per year over the last three years, while revenues have remained mostly flat.
- This means that companies overall are more efficiently conducting business since profits are increasing while sales have been flat.
Industry Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the Filipino Telecom sector?
| PH Market | -0.88% | |
| Telecom | 0.63% | |
| Wireless Telecom | 2.31% | |
| Media | 1.88% | |
| Telecom Services and Carriers | -9.12% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Media industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio.
- It looks like they are confident that earnings will grow faster in the future than they have historically.
- Investors are most pessimistic about the Telecom Services and Carriers industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 9.7x.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Wireless Telecom industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 12% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings decline of 8.3% per year.
- In contrast, the Telecom Services and Carriers industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 7.8% per year over the next few years.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLO Globe Telecom | ₱1.79k | 3.7% +₱9.2b | -0.2% | PE12.7x | |
| GMA7 GMA Network | ₱5.10 | 0.4% +₱67.3m | -7.8% | PE20.8x | |
| MBC Manila Broadcasting | ₱5.54 | 0.2% +₱4.0m | -13.0% | PE16.5x | |
| TBGI Transpacific Broadband Group International | ₱0.12 | 0.8% +₱3.8m | -8.5% | PE322.1x |