Manila Water CoMWTCF 95 Gross Margin % is 70.36% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 63.55. 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 489 Utilities - Regulated companies, Manila Water Co ranks better than 92.02% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Manila Water Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MWTCF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 56.45 Med: 63.55 Max: 72.07
Current: 72.07
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Manila Water Co was 72.07%. The lowest was 56.45%. And the median was 63.55%.
MWTCF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 92.02% of 489
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.88
vs MWTCF: 72.07
Manila Water Co had a gross margin of 70.36% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Manila Water Co was 4.30% per year.
Manila Water Co (OTCPK:MWTCF) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Manila Water Co had a gross margin of 70.36% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Manila Water Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Manila Water Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Manila Water Co's Gross 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: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Manila Water Co's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Manila Water Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manila Water Co's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Manila Water Co (MWTCF) has a Gross Margin % of 70.36% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Manila Water Co and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 63.55. Over the past decade, Manila Water Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 56.45 to 72.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Manila Water Co ranks #39 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 8%.
Is Manila Water Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Manila Water Co's current Gross Margin % of 70.36% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 63.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 56.45 to a high of 72.07. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.88. Manila Water Co's value of 70.36% is 127.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manila Water Co ranks #39 out of 489 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 Gross Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Manila Water Co ranks #39 out of 489 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Manila Water Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.88. Manila Water Co's value of 70.36% is 127.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Manila Water Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 56.45 to 72.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 63.55 vs. the industry median of 30.88, 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 Gross Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 30.88, based on 489 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Manila Water Co's current Gross Margin % of 70.36% is 127.8% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Manila Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manila Water Co's current Gross Margin % is 70.36%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 63.55. 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 Gross Margin % of 70.36%. 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 Gross Margin % is 70.36%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 63.55 and 127.8% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.88. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manila Water Co (MWTCF), the current Gross Margin % is 70.36% 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:
Gross Margin %: 70.36% (11% above median its 10-year median of 63.55)
GF Value™: $0.68 vs. price of $0.72 (5.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 127.8% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#39 of 489)
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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