Manila Water Co (PHS:MWC) Cash Conversion Cycle: -465.98 (As of Mar. 2026)


PHS:MWC Manila Water Co Inc PHS:MWC
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What is Manila Water Co Cash Conversion Cycle?

Manila Water Co PHS:MWC -2.85% 95 Cash Conversion Cycle is -465.98 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:MWC with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱35.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness. It equals Days Sales Outstanding + Days Inventory - Days Payable.

Manila Water Co's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 37.45.
Manila Water Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.82.
Manila Water Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 517.25.
Therefore, Manila Water Co's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was -465.98.


Manila Water Co  (PHS:MWC) Cash Conversion Cycle Explanation

Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.


Be Aware

CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.

The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.


Manila Water Co Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms


Manila Water Co Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Manila Water Co's Cash Conversion Cycle 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.

Manila Water Co Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

Manila Water Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Conversion Cycle
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -240.55 -311.80 -314.30 -292.26 -342.29

Manila Water Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cash Conversion Cycle Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -446.74 -597.74 -531.31 -432.64 -465.98

PHS:MWC vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Manila Water Co's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle 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 Cash Conversion Cycle vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Manila Water Co's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Manila Water Co's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.


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Manila Water Co Cash Conversion Cycle Calculation

Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.

Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.

Manila Water Co's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding +Days Inventory-Days Payable
=35.14+15.02-392.45
=-342.29

Manila Water Co's Cash Conversion Cycle for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding+Days Inventory-Days Payable
=37.45+13.82-517.25
=-465.98

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash Conversion Cycle →
What does a Cash Conversion Cycle of -465.98 mean?
Manila Water Co (PHS:MWC) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of -465.98 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Manila Water Co and its competitors.
Is Manila Water Co's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Manila Water Co's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -465.98. 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 Cash Conversion Cycle compare to AWK and WTRG?
Manila Water Co's Cash Conversion Cycle of -465.98 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 13.94. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Utilities - Regulated companies is 13.94, based on 497 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle 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 Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Manila Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 13.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manila Water Co's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -465.98. 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 Cash Conversion Cycle is -465.98. 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 Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manila Water Co (PHS:MWC), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is -465.98 as of Mar. 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:

  • Cash Conversion Cycle: -465.98
  • GF Value™: ₱35.89 vs. price of ₱34.05 (5.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges MWTCY:USA
Address 489 Katipunan Road, 2nd Floor, MWSS Administration Building, Balara, Quezon, PHL, 1105
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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