Manila Electric Co (PHS:MER) YoY EBITDA Growth: -56.87% (As of Mar. 2026)

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PHS:MER Manila Electric Co PHS:MER
96 GF Score
Price ₱480.00
GF Value ₱533.06
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Manila Electric Co YoY EBITDA Growth?

Manila Electric Co PHS:MER -13.12% 96 YoY EBITDA Growth is -56.87% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:MER with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱533.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. Manila Electric Co's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -56.87%.

Manila Electric Co's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱7.23.

Manila Electric Co YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Manila Electric Co's YoY EBITDA Growth can be seen below:

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Manila Electric Co YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

Manila Electric Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
YoY EBITDA Growth
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Manila Electric Co Quarterly Data
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Manila Electric Co YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

Manila Electric Co's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(79.43-70.555)/ | 70.555 |
=12.58 %

Manila Electric Co's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Mar. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Mar. 2025 )) |
=(7.232-16.768)/ | 16.768 |
=-56.87 %

* 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.

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What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of -56.87% mean?
Manila Electric Co (PHS:MER) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of -56.87% as of Mar. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Manila Electric Co and its competitors.
Is Manila Electric Co's YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
Manila Electric Co's current YoY EBITDA Growth is -56.87%. Overall, Manila Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manila Electric Co's YoY EBITDA Growth compare to NEE and SO?
Manila Electric Co's YoY EBITDA Growth of -56.87% 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 YoY EBITDA Growth for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Manila Electric Co and its competitors. Manila Electric Co's current YoY EBITDA Growth is -56.87%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Manila Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manila Electric Co (PHS:MER) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱533.06, compared to a current price of ₱480.00 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is -56.87%. Manila Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manila Electric Co (PHS:MER), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is -56.87% 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 Electric Co (PHS:MER) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manila Electric Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱480.00 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱533.06. GuruFocus considers Manila Electric Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:MER:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: -56.87%
  • GF Value™: ₱533.06 vs. price of ₱480.00 (10% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:MER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Manila Electric Co Business Description

Other Exchanges MERVF:USAMAEOY:USA
Address Ortigas Avenue, Lopez Building, Barangay Ugong, Pasig, PHL, 1605
Manila Electric Co is an electric utility company operating in the Philippines. Along with its subsidiaries, it is mainly engaged in the distribution and sale of electric energy through the distribution network facilities in its franchise area. The company's market is categorized into four classes, namely, residential, commercial, industrial, and streetlights. Additionally, it is involved in certain unregulated activities, which consist of power generation; retail electricity supply (RES); energy infrastructure, payment fulfilment, bills collection, after-the-meter and energy management, telecommunications services, insurance and re-insurance, and other businesses. The group's reportable segments are: Power and Other Services. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Power segment.
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