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Manila Water CoPHS:MWC -0.43%95 EV-to-EBIT is 10.01 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 10.38. GuruFocus rates PHS:MWC with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱36.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 463 Utilities - Regulated companies, Manila Water Co ranks better than 68.25% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Manila Water Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱287,833 Mil.
Manila Water Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₱26,556 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Manila Water Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Manila Water Co's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Manila Water Co's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Manila Water Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manila Water Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Manila Water Co's current Enterprise Value is ₱265,756 Mil.
Manila Water Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₱26,556 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 10.01 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Manila Water Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.38. Over the past decade, Manila Water Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.98 to 18.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Manila Water Co ranks #147 out of 463 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 31.7%.
Is Manila Water Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Manila Water Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.01 is near median its 10-year median of 10.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.98 to a high of 18.81. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.78. Manila Water Co's value of 10.01 is 27.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manila Water Co ranks #147 out of 463 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Manila Water Co ranks #147 out of 463 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Manila Water Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.78. Manila Water Co's value of 10.01 is 27.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Manila Water Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.98 to 18.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.38 vs. the industry median of 13.78, Manila Water Co has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Utilities - Regulated companies is 13.78, based on 463 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Manila Water Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.01 is 27.4% below 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Manila Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manila Water Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 10.01, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.38. 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 ₱36.34, compared to a current price of ₱34.85 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 10.01, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.38 and 27.4% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 13.78. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manila Water Co (PHS:MWC), the current EV-to-EBIT is 10.01 as of Jul. 15, 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 ₱34.85 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱36.34.
GuruFocus considers Manila Water Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:MWC:
EV-to-EBIT: 10.01 (near median its 10-year median of 10.38)
GF Value™: ₱36.34 vs. price of ₱34.85 (4.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.4% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#147 of 463)
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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