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Manila Water CoMWTCY 87 OCF Margin % is 20.39% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1128% above its 10-year median of 1.66. GuruFocus rates MWTCY with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 498 Utilities - Regulated companies, Manila Water Co ranks worse than 64.06% on this metric.
The historical data trend for Manila Water Co's OCF 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Manila Water Co's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Manila Water Co's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manila Water Co's OCF 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.
Manila Water Co (MWTCY) has a OCF Margin % of 20.39% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Manila Water Co and its competitors. This is 1128% above median its historical median of 1.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Manila Water Co ranks #319 out of 498 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 64.1%.
Is Manila Water Co's OCF Margin % too high?
Manila Water Co's current OCF Margin % of 20.39% is 1128% above median its 10-year median of 1.66. The Utilities - Regulated industry median OCF Margin % is 19.29. Manila Water Co's value of 20.39% is 5.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manila Water Co ranks #319 out of 498 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 OCF Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Manila Water Co ranks #319 out of 498 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Manila Water Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 19.29. Manila Water Co's value of 20.39% is 5.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.66 vs. the industry median of 19.29, 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 OCF Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median OCF Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 19.29, based on 498 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Manila Water Co's current OCF Margin % of 20.39% is 5.7% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Manila Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median OCF Margin % is 19.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manila Water Co's current OCF Margin % is 20.39%, which is 1128% above median its own 10-year median of 1.66. 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 (MWTCY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.11, compared to a current price of $15.43 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 20.39%, which is 1128% above median its 10-year median of 1.66 and 5.7% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 19.29. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manila Water Co (MWTCY), the current OCF Margin % is 20.39% 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 (MWTCY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manila Water Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.43 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.11.
GuruFocus considers Manila Water Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MWTCY:
OCF Margin %: 20.39% (1128% above median its 10-year median of 1.66)
GF Value™: $15.11 vs. price of $15.43 (2.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.7% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#319 of 498)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MWTCY 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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