Manila Water Co (PHS:MWC) Interest Expense: ₱-3,936 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


PHS:MWC Manila Water Co Inc PHS:MWC
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GF Value ₱35.89
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What is Manila Water Co Interest Expense?

Manila Water Co PHS:MWC -2.85% 95 Interest Expense is ₱-3,936 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:MWC with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱35.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Manila Water Co's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱ -1,620 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱-3,936 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Manila Water Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱ 6,196 Mil. Manila Water Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱ -1,620 Mil. Manila Water Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.82. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


Manila Water Co  (PHS:MWC) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Manila Water Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱-1,620 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱6,196 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱149,238 Mil.

Manila Water Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*6196.139/-1620.079
=3.82

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.


Manila Water Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Manila Water Co's Interest Expense 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.

Manila Water Co Interest Expense Chart

Manila Water Co Annual Data
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Manila Water Co Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 ₱-3,936 Mil.

* 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 Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of ₱-3,936 Mil mean?
Manila Water Co (PHS:MWC) has a Interest Expense of ₱-3,936 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Manila Water Co and its competitors.
Is Manila Water Co's Interest Expense too high?
Manila Water Co's current Interest Expense is ₱-3,936 Mil. Overall, Manila Water Co has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manila Water Co's Interest Expense compare to AWK and WTRG?
Manila Water Co's Interest Expense of ₱-3,936 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 Interest Expense for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Manila Water Co and its competitors. Manila Water Co's current Interest Expense is ₱-3,936 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 ₱35.89, compared to a current price of ₱34.05 — trading 5.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ₱-3,936 Mil. 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 Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manila Water Co (PHS:MWC), the current Interest Expense is ₱-3,936 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 ₱34.05 is trading 5.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱35.89. GuruFocus considers Manila Water Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:MWC:

  • Interest Expense: ₱-3,936 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₱35.89 vs. price of ₱34.05 (5.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 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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