Manila Water CoMWTCF 95 ROA % is 5.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 4.54. 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 511 Utilities - Regulated companies, Manila Water Co ranks better than 82.39% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Manila Water Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $288.6 Mil.
Manila Water Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,913.9 Mil. Therefore, Manila Water Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.87%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Manila Water Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
MWTCF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.28 Med: 4.54 Max: 7.3
Current: 6.37
During the past 13 years, Manila Water Co's highest ROA % was 7.30%. The lowest was 2.28%. And the median was 4.54%.
MWTCF's ROA % is ranked better than 82.39% of 511
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.02
vs MWTCF: 6.37
Manila Water Co (OTCPK:MWTCF) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Manila Water Co ROA % Related Terms
Manila Water Co ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Manila Water Co's ROA % 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Manila Water Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manila Water Co's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Manila Water Co (MWTCF) has a ROA % of 5.87% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Manila Water Co and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 4.54. Over the past decade, Manila Water Co's ROA % has ranged from 2.28 to 7.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Manila Water Co ranks #90 out of 511 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 17.6%.
Is Manila Water Co's ROA % too high?
Manila Water Co's current ROA % of 5.87% is 29% above median its 10-year median of 4.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.28 to a high of 7.30. The Utilities - Regulated industry median ROA % is 3.02. Manila Water Co's value of 5.87% is 94.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manila Water Co ranks #90 out of 511 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 ROA % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Manila Water Co ranks #90 out of 511 companies for ROA %. This places Manila Water Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.02. Manila Water Co's value of 5.87% is 94.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Manila Water Co's own ROA % has ranged from 2.28 to 7.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.54 vs. the industry median of 3.02, 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 ROA % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median ROA % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.02, based on 511 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Manila Water Co's current ROA % of 5.87% is 94.4% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Manila Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median ROA % is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manila Water Co's current ROA % is 5.87%, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 4.54. 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 ROA % of 5.87%. 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 ROA % is 5.87%, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 4.54 and 94.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.02. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manila Water Co (MWTCF), the current ROA % is 5.87% 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:
ROA %: 5.87% (29% above median its 10-year median of 4.54)
GF Value™: $0.68 vs. price of $0.72 (5.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 94.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#90 of 511)
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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