The historical data trend for Manila Water Co's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
PHS:MWC vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Manila Water Co's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Manila Water Co Buyback Yield % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Manila Water Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manila Water Co's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Manila Water Co (PHS:MWC) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Manila Water Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Manila Water Co ranks #999999 out of 133 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Is Manila Water Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Manila Water Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Manila Water Co ranks #999999 out of 133 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Manila Water Co has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manila Water Co's Buyback Yield % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Manila Water Co ranks #999999 out of 133 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Manila Water Co in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Manila Water Co and its competitors. Manila Water Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Manila Water Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manila Water Co (PHS:MWC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱35.89, compared to a current price of ₱34.05 — trading 5.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Manila Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manila Water Co (PHS:MWC), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Manila Water Co (PHS:MWC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manila Water Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱34.05 is trading 5.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱35.89.
GuruFocus considers Manila Water Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:MWC:
Buyback Yield %: 0.00
GF Value™: ₱35.89 vs. price of ₱34.05 (5.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:MWC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Manila Water Co Inc holds the exclusive right to provide water and used water services in the East Zone of Metro Manila under a concession agreement with the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System. The company delivers water treatment, distribution, sewerage, and sanitation services to a large population across residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Its service area covers several cities and municipalities in Metro Manila and nearby parts of Rizal, including urban centers such as Makati, Pasig, Quezon City, Taguig, and Marikina, along with surrounding towns.
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