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Manila Electric CoPHS:MER +0.51%93 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 17.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 81% above its 10-year median of 9.70. GuruFocus rates PHS:MER with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱530.94 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 452 Utilities - Regulated companies, Manila Electric Co ranks better than 78.32% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Manila Electric Co's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 12.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 17.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 21.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 10.40% 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 Electric Co was 36.90% per year. The lowest was -29.20% per year. And the median was 9.70% per year.
Manila Electric Co (PHS:MER) 3-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.
Manila Electric Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
PHS:MER vs NEE, SO, DUK: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Manila Electric Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-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 Electric Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Manila Electric Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manila Electric Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Manila Electric Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 17.60% mean?
Manila Electric Co (PHS:MER) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 17.60% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Manila Electric Co and its competitors. This is 81% above median its historical median of 9.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Manila Electric Co ranks #98 out of 452 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is Manila Electric Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Manila Electric Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 17.60% is 81% above median its 10-year median of 9.70. The Utilities - Regulated industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.40. Manila Electric Co's value of 17.60% is 175% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manila Electric Co ranks #98 out of 452 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Manila Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manila Electric Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Manila Electric Co ranks #98 out of 452 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Manila Electric Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.40. Manila Electric Co's value of 17.60% is 175% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.70 vs. the industry median of 6.40, Manila Electric Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Utilities - Regulated companies is 6.40, based on 452 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Manila Electric Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 17.60% is 175% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Manila Electric Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manila Electric Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 17.60%, which is 81% above median its own 10-year median of 9.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Manila Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manila Electric Co (PHS:MER) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱530.94, compared to a current price of ₱588.00 — trading 10.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 17.60%, which is 81% above median its 10-year median of 9.70 and 175% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 6.40. Manila Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manila Electric Co (PHS:MER), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 17.60% 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 Electric Co (PHS:MER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manila Electric Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₱588.00 is trading 10.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱530.94.
GuruFocus considers Manila Electric Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:MER:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 17.60% (81% above median its 10-year median of 9.70)
GF Value™: ₱530.94 vs. price of ₱588.00 (10.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 175% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#98 of 452)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:MER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Manila Electric Co is an electric utility company operating in the Philippines. Along with its subsidiaries, it is mainly engaged in the distribution and sale of electric energy through the distribution network facilities in its franchise area. The company's market is categorized into four classes, namely, residential, commercial, industrial, and streetlights. Additionally, it is involved in certain unregulated activities, which consist of power generation; retail electricity supply (RES); energy infrastructure, payment fulfilment, bills collection, after-the-meter and energy management, telecommunications services, insurance and re-insurance, and other businesses. The group's reportable segments are: Power and Other Services. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Power segment.
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