Manila Water Co (PHS:MWC) YoY EBITDA Growth: 26.80% (As of Mar. 2026)

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PHS:MWC Manila Water Co Inc PHS:MWC
87 GF Score
Price ₱35.50
GF Value ₱36.78
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Manila Water Co YoY EBITDA Growth?

Manila Water Co PHS:MWC -0.84% 87 YoY EBITDA Growth is 26.80% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:MWC with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱36.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. Manila Water Co's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.80%.

Manila Water Co's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱3.46.

Manila Water Co YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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

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Manila Water Co YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

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

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

Manila Water 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 ) |
=(11.571-9.176)/ | 9.176 |
=26.10 %

Manila Water 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 )) |
=(3.459-2.728)/ | 2.728 |
=26.80 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about YoY EBITDA Growth →
What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of 26.80% mean?
Manila Water Co (PHS:MWC) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of 26.80% 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 Water Co and its competitors.
Is Manila Water Co's YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
Manila Water Co's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 26.80%. Overall, Manila Water Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manila Water Co's YoY EBITDA Growth compare to AWK and WTRG?
Manila Water Co's YoY EBITDA Growth of 26.80% 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 Water Co and its competitors. Manila Water Co's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 26.80%. 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 ₱36.78, compared to a current price of ₱35.50 — trading 3.5% below its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is 26.80%. Manila Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 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 Water Co (PHS:MWC), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is 26.80% 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 ₱35.50 is trading 3.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱36.78. GuruFocus considers Manila Water Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:MWC:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: 26.80%
  • GF Value™: ₱36.78 vs. price of ₱35.50 (3.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges MWTCY:USA
Address 489 Katipunan Road, 2nd Floor, MWSS Administration Building, Balara, Quezon, PHL, 1105
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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