Manila Water Co (PHS:MWC) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 18.20% (As of Mar. 2026)

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PHS:MWC Manila Water Co Inc PHS:MWC
96 GF Score
Price ₱35.10
GF Value ₱36.52
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Manila Water Co 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Manila Water Co PHS:MWC -1.68% 96 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 18.20% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:MWC with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱36.52 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Manila Water Co's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱3.46.

During the past 12 months, Manila Water Co's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 31.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 35.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 18.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Manila Water Co was 36.60% per year. The lowest was -12.10% per year. And the median was 7.90% per year.


Manila Water Co  (PHS:MWC) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation

EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate gives an overview of the company's growth in operating profitability and is an important factor used in calculating Peter Lynch Fair Value.


Manila Water Co 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


PHS:MWC vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Manila Water Co's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Manila Water Co's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Manila Water Co's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


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Manila Water Co 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

What does a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 18.20% mean?
Manila Water Co (PHS:MWC) has a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 18.20% as of Mar. 2026. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Manila Water Co and its competitors.
Is Manila Water Co's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Manila Water Co's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 18.20%. Overall, Manila Water Co has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manila Water Co's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to AWK and WTRG?
Manila Water Co's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 18.20% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Manila Water Co and its competitors. Manila Water Co's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 18.20%. 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 ₱36.52, compared to a current price of ₱35.10 — trading 3.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 18.20%. Manila Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manila Water Co (PHS:MWC), the current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 18.20% 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 ₱35.10 is trading 3.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱36.52. GuruFocus considers Manila Water Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:MWC:

  • 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 18.20%
  • GF Value™: ₱36.52 vs. price of ₱35.10 (3.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 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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