Manila Water CoMWTCF 95 EBITDA Margin % is 84.73% as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 62.40. GuruFocus rates MWTCF with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.68. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, Manila Water Co ranks better than 96.99% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Manila Water Co's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $147.2 Mil. Manila Water Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $173.7 Mil. Therefore, Manila Water Co's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 84.73%.
Manila Water Co (OTCPK:MWTCF) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Manila Water Co EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Manila Water Co EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Manila Water Co's EBITDA Margin % 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.
MWTCF vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Manila Water Co's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Manila Water Co's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manila Water Co's EBITDA Margin % 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 (MWTCF) has a EBITDA Margin % of 84.73% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Manila Water Co and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 62.40. Over the past decade, Manila Water Co's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 53.69 to 77.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Manila Water Co ranks #15 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is Manila Water Co's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Manila Water Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 84.73% is 36% above median its 10-year median of 62.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.69 to a high of 77.57. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EBITDA Margin % is 23.94. Manila Water Co's value of 84.73% is 253.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manila Water Co ranks #15 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Manila Water Co has a GF Score™ of 95/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manila Water Co's EBITDA Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Manila Water Co ranks #15 out of 499 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Manila Water Co in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 23.94. Manila Water Co's value of 84.73% is 253.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Manila Water Co's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 53.69 to 77.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 62.40 vs. the industry median of 23.94, Manila Water 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 EBITDA Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 23.94, based on 499 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Manila Water Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 84.73% is 253.9% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Manila Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 23.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manila Water Co's current EBITDA Margin % is 84.73%, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 62.40. 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?
Manila Water Co (MWTCF) has a current EBITDA Margin % of 84.73%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.68, compared to a current price of $0.72 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 84.73%, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 62.40 and 253.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 23.94. 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 EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manila Water Co (MWTCF), the current EBITDA Margin % is 84.73% 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 (MWTCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manila Water Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.72 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.68.
Key valuation signals for MWTCF:
EBITDA Margin %: 84.73% (36% above median its 10-year median of 62.40)
GF Value™: $0.68 vs. price of $0.72 (5.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 253.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#15 of 499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MWTCF 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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