Manila Water CoPHS:MWC -2.85%95 OCF Yield % is 5.00 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 355% above its 10-year median of 1.10. 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. Among 508 Utilities - Regulated companies, Manila Water Co ranks worse than 80.31% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Manila Water Co OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Manila Water Co's OCF Yield % 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 Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Manila Water Co's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manila Water Co's OCF Yield % 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 (PHS:MWC) has a OCF Yield % of 5.00 as of Jun. 27, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Manila Water Co and its competitors. This is 355% above median its historical median of 1.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Manila Water Co ranks #408 out of 508 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 80.3%.
Is Manila Water Co's OCF Yield % too high?
Manila Water Co's current OCF Yield % of 5.00 is 355% above median its 10-year median of 1.10. The Utilities - Regulated industry median OCF Yield % is 11.87. Manila Water Co's value of 5.00 is 57.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manila Water Co ranks #408 out of 508 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 OCF Yield % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Manila Water Co ranks #408 out of 508 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Manila Water Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 11.87. Manila Water Co's value of 5.00 is 57.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.10 vs. the industry median of 11.87, Manila Water Co has consistently been below 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 Yield % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median OCF Yield % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 11.87, based on 508 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Manila Water Co's current OCF Yield % of 5.00 is 57.9% below 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 Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Manila Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median OCF Yield % is 11.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manila Water Co's current OCF Yield % is 5.00, which is 355% above median its own 10-year median of 1.10. 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 OCF Yield % is 5.00, which is 355% above median its 10-year median of 1.10 and 57.9% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 11.87. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manila Water Co (PHS:MWC), the current OCF Yield % is 5.00 as of Jun. 27, 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:
OCF Yield %: 5.00 (355% above median its 10-year median of 1.10)
GF Value™: ₱35.89 vs. price of ₱34.05 (5.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.9% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#408 of 508)
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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