Manila Water Co (PHS:MWC) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.11% (As of Mar. 2026 )

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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
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Manila Water Co 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Manila Water Co PHS:MWC -0.99% 94 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.11 as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. Manila Water Co's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -0.11%.

Manila Water Co  (PHS:MWC) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Explanation

A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance.

Be Aware

Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.

Manila Water Co 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms

PHS:MWC vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Manila Water Co's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Manila Water Co's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Manila Water Co's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Manila Water Co 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Manila Water Co's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Mar. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2025 )
=(2957.875 - 2961.028) / 2957.875
=-0.11%

* 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.

What does a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.11 mean?
Manila Water Co (PHS:MWC) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.11 as of Mar. 2026. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Manila Water Co and its competitors.
Is Manila Water Co's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Manila Water Co's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.11. 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to AWK and WTRG?
Manila Water Co's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.11 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Manila Water Co and its competitors. Manila Water Co's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.11. 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.11. 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manila Water Co (PHS:MWC), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.11 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 (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:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.11
  • 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.
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