The historical rank and industry rank for Manila Water Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MWTCF'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -35.85 Med: -3.09 Max: 12.65
Current: 12.65
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Manila Water Co was 12.65%. The lowest was -35.85%. And the median was -3.09%.
MWTCF's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 78.16% of 499
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 2.36
vs MWTCF: 12.65
Manila Water Co FCF Margin % Related Terms
Manila Water Co FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Manila Water Co's FCF 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Manila Water Co's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Manila Water Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manila Water Co's FCF 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 FCF Margin % of 19.70% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Manila Water Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Manila Water Co ranks #109 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 21.8%.
Is Manila Water Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Manila Water Co's current FCF Margin % is 19.70%. The Utilities - Regulated industry median FCF Margin % is 2.36. Manila Water Co's value of 19.70% is 734.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manila Water Co ranks #109 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 FCF Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Manila Water Co ranks #109 out of 499 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Manila Water Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.36. Manila Water Co's value of 19.70% is 734.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median FCF Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 2.36, based on 499 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Manila Water Co's current FCF Margin % of 19.70% is 734.7% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Manila Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manila Water Co's current FCF Margin % is 19.70%. 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 FCF Margin % of 19.70%. 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 FCF Margin % is 19.70% and 734.7% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 2.36. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manila Water Co (MWTCF), the current FCF Margin % is 19.70% 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:
FCF Margin %: 19.70%
GF Value™: $0.68 vs. price of $0.72 (5.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 734.7% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#109 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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