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Manila Electric Company
(OTC:MAEOY)
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Rating:59Neutral
Price Target:
$17.00
â–²(11.92% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/18/26
The score is held back primarily by financial risks (persistent negative free cash flow and materially higher leverage) and weak technical momentum (price below all key moving averages with negative MACD). Valuation is a relative positive, supported by a moderate P/E and a strong dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Regulated essential-service position
Electricity distribution is an essential, regulated service with recurring customer demand. Meralco’s franchise network and regulated distribution charges provide a durable operating base, while approved tariffs and network investment can support long-term service reliability and earnings.
Negative Factors
Materially increased leverage
The sharp rise in debt reduces financial flexibility and increases exposure to funding costs. If cash flows weaken or financing conditions become less favorable, greater interest and refinancing demands could constrain network investment and shareholder distributions.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Regulated essential-service position
Electricity distribution is an essential, regulated service with recurring customer demand. Meralco’s franchise network and regulated distribution charges provide a durable operating base, while approved tariffs and network investment can support long-term service reliability and earnings.
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Manila Electric Company (MAEOY) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$8.30B
Dividend Yield4.89%
Average Volume (3M)3.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.7
Beta (1Y)0.16
Revenue Growth8.84%
EPS Growth11.13%
CountryUS
Employees5,815
SectorUtilities
Sector Strength65
IndustryRegulated Electric
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)95.34
Shares Outstanding563,546,260
10 Day Avg. Volume10
30 Day Avg. Volume3
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.78
Price to Book (P/B)3.36
Price to Sales (P/S)1.14
P/FCF Ratio-18.23
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Manila Electric Company Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Manila Electric Company (Meralco), established in 1903 and headquartered in Pasig, Philippines, functions primarily as a major electricity utility. The company holds a government-granted franchise, which permits it to establish, manage, and mainta...
How the Company Makes Money
Meralco makes money primarily through its regulated electricity distribution business. Its main revenue comes from billing customers for electricity service, which includes (1) regulated distribution-related charges (the portion tied to operating,...
Manila Electric Company Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Oct 27, 2025
(Q3-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Oct 28, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
Meralco's earnings call presented a strong financial performance with significant growth in power generation and improvements in operational reliability. However, challenges such as a slight decline in energy sales and regulatory adjustments were noted. The company's sustainability efforts and safety records were highlighted positively.Positive Updates
Strong Financial Performance
Meralco reported a 14% increase in consolidated core net income (CCNI) to PHP 40 billion for the first nine months of 2025. The power generation segment grew by 63%, contributing PHP 14.7 billion to CCNI.
Negative Updates
Slight Decline in Energy Sales
Energy sales dropped by 0.4% to 40,719 gigawatt hours due to cooler weather and high vacancies in office and condo spaces from the POGO exit.
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Q3-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Financial Performance
Meralco reported a 14% increase in consolidated core net income (CCNI) to PHP 40 billion for the first nine months of 2025. The power generation segment grew by 63%, contributing PHP 14.7 billion to CCNI.
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Company Guidance
In the third quarter and nine-month results briefing for 2025, Meralco reported a fiscal performance characterized by robust growth in its power generation business, which contributed PHP 14.7 billion to the consolidated core net income (CCNI), a substantial 63% increase from the previous year. This sector now constitutes 37% of the CCNI. The distribution utility (DU) business remained the largest contributor, accounting for 55% of the PHP 40 billion CCNI, with an 8% growth to PHP 21.9 billion. The consolidated reported net income rose by 9% to PHP 36.8 billion, while consolidated revenues saw a 5% increase to PHP 371.8 billion, driven by higher pass-through generation and transmission charges. Capital expenditures totaled PHP 78.8 billion, primarily for solar power plant developments and distribution network improvements. Despite a slight decline in energy sales due to cooler weather and increased vacancies in office spaces, Meralco managed a 14% rise in core EBITDA to PHP 67.2 billion, indicating a strong operational performance across its business segments.Manila Electric Company Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
66
Positive
Cash Flow
52
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 537.98B | 508.52B | 470.36B | 443.61B | 7.82B | 6.46B |
| Gross Profit | 73.00B | 57.51B | 99.12B | 86.07B | 641.84M | 922.68M |
| EBITDA | 82.19B | 66.98B | 79.52B | 67.77B | 771.13M | 52.01B |
| Net Income | 53.79B | 52.28B | 45.86B | 38.02B | 521.47M | 476.68M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 841.00B | 823.47B | 617.96B | 586.04B | 9.32B | 9.48B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 120.05B | 109.40B | 93.31B | 90.49B | 1.32B | 1.42B |
| Total Debt | 247.45B | 230.11B | 93.42B | 100.66B | 1.86B | 1.78B |
| Total Liabilities | 611.37B | 600.05B | 432.08B | 418.72B | 7.09B | 7.42B |
| Stockholders Equity | 181.75B | 173.05B | 144.60B | 122.30B | 1.97B | 1.87B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -32.53B | -31.90B | -2.50B | 29.04B | -205.11M | 399.48M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 67.86B | 77.02B | 42.01B | 57.97B | 568.83M | 951.99M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -47.37B | -157.93B | -18.76B | 1.57B | -516.26M | -1.08B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 11.32B | 106.93B | -21.59B | -32.60B | -37.38M | 224.69M |
Manila Electric Company Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (66)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
67 Neutral | $9.69B | 20.49 | 9.56% | 3.62% | 0.63% | -6.14% | |
66 Neutral | $17.65B | 18.10 | 5.60% | 3.62% | 6.62% | 11.55% | |
60 Neutral | $11.82B | 18.33 | 9.04% | 3.73% | 5.69% | 6.83% | |
60 Neutral | $18.80B | 20.28 | 9.06% | 3.41% | 3.60% | 10.06% | |
59 Neutral | $8.30B | 9.69 | 31.40% | 4.89% | 8.84% | 11.13% |
* Utilities Sector Average
MAEOY
Manila Electric Company
14.76
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-20.13%
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