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Manila Water Co's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱7,479 Mil. Manila Water Co's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱29,744 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Manila Water Co's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱7,479 Mil. Manila Water Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱10,630 Mil. Therefore, Manila Water Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 70.36%.
Manila Water Co had a gross margin of 70.36% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
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%.
Manila Water Co (PHS:MWC) Gross Profit 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
Manila Water Co Gross Profit Related Terms
Manila Water Co Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Manila Water Co's Gross Profit 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.
PHS:MWC vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Gross Profit Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Manila Water Co's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Profit vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Manila Water Co's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manila Water Co's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit 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 ₱29,744 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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 (PHS:MWC) has a Gross Profit of ₱29,744 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Manila Water Co and its competitors.
Is Manila Water Co's Gross Profit too high?
Manila Water Co's current Gross Profit is ₱29,744 Mil. Overall, Manila Water Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manila Water Co's Gross Profit compare to AWK and WTRG?
Manila Water Co's Gross Profit of ₱29,744 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Manila Water Co and its competitors. Manila Water Co's current Gross Profit is ₱29,744 Mil. 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 ₱36.50, compared to a current price of ₱36.40 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is ₱29,744 Mil. Manila Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manila Water Co (PHS:MWC), the current Gross Profit is ₱29,744 Mil 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 (PHS:MWC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manila Water Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱36.40 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱36.50.
GuruFocus considers Manila Water Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:MWC:
Gross Profit: ₱29,744 Mil
GF Value™: ₱36.50 vs. price of ₱36.40 (0.3% below fair value)
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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