Manila Water CoMWTCF 95 Pretax Margin % is 55.15% as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 39.26. GuruFocus rates MWTCF with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.68. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Utilities - Regulated companies, Manila Water Co ranks better than 96.61% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Manila Water Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MWTCF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.86 Med: 39.26 Max: 54.81
Current: 54.81
MWTCF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 96.61% of 501
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 12.12
vs MWTCF: 54.81
Manila Water Co (OTCPK:MWTCF) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Manila Water Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Manila Water Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Manila Water Co's Pretax 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.
MWTCF vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Manila Water Co's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Manila Water Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manila Water Co's Pretax 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 (MWTCF) has a Pretax Margin % of 55.15% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Manila Water Co and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 39.26. Over the past decade, Manila Water Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 25.86 to 54.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Manila Water Co ranks #17 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 3.4%.
Is Manila Water Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Manila Water Co's current Pretax Margin % of 55.15% is 40% above median its 10-year median of 39.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.86 to a high of 54.81. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.12. Manila Water Co's value of 55.15% is 355% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manila Water Co ranks #17 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Manila Water Co has a GF Score™ of 95/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manila Water Co's Pretax Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Manila Water Co ranks #17 out of 501 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Manila Water Co in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.12. Manila Water Co's value of 55.15% is 355% above this benchmark. Historically, Manila Water Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 25.86 to 54.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.26 vs. the industry median of 12.12, 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 Pretax Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 12.12, based on 501 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Manila Water Co's current Pretax Margin % of 55.15% is 355% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Manila Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 12.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manila Water Co's current Pretax Margin % is 55.15%, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 39.26. 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?
Manila Water Co (MWTCF) has a current Pretax Margin % of 55.15%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.68, compared to a current price of $0.72 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 55.15%, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 39.26 and 355% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 12.12. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manila Water Co (MWTCF), the current Pretax Margin % is 55.15% 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 (MWTCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manila Water Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.72 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.68.
Key valuation signals for MWTCF:
Pretax Margin %: 55.15% (40% above median its 10-year median of 39.26)
GF Value™: $0.68 vs. price of $0.72 (5.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 355% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#17 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MWTCF 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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