Manila Water Co (PHS:MWC) Growth Rank: 10 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 150% Above Median

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PHS:MWC Manila Water Co Inc PHS:MWC
94 GF Score
Price ₱34.90
GF Value ₱36.41
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Manila Water Co Growth Rank?

Manila Water Co PHS:MWC -0.99% 94 Growth Rank is 10 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 150% above its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates PHS:MWC with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱36.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Manila Water Co has the Growth Rank of 10.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

Manila Water Co Growth Rank Related Terms

PHS:MWC vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Manila Water Co's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Manila Water Co's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Manila Water Co's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 10 mean?
Manila Water Co (PHS:MWC) has a Growth Rank of 10 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Manila Water Co and its competitors. This is 150% above median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Manila Water Co's Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Manila Water Co's Growth Rank too high?
Manila Water Co's current Growth Rank of 10 is 150% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Manila Water Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manila Water Co's Growth Rank compare to AWK and WTRG?
Manila Water Co's Growth Rank of 10 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. Historically, Manila Water Co's own Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Growth Rank for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Manila Water Co and its competitors. Manila Water Co's current Growth Rank is 10, which is 150% above median its own 10-year median of 4.00. 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 ₱36.41, compared to a current price of ₱34.90 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 10, which is 150% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Manila Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manila Water Co (PHS:MWC), the current Growth Rank is 10 as of Jul. 18, 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 ₱34.90 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱36.41. GuruFocus considers Manila Water Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:MWC:

  • Growth Rank: 10 (150% above median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: ₱36.41 vs. price of ₱34.90 (4.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 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.
94GF Score

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