
Manila Electric Co
XPHS:MER

Operating Margin
Manila Electric Co
Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.
Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.
Operating Margin Across Competitors
Country | Company | Market Cap |
Operating Margin |
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PH |
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Manila Electric Co
XPHS:MER
|
610.3B PHP |
9%
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|
US |
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Nextera Energy Inc
NYSE:NEE
|
147.3B USD |
29%
|
|
ES |
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Iberdrola SA
MAD:IBE
|
102.8B EUR |
19%
|
|
US |
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Southern Co
NYSE:SO
|
98.1B USD |
26%
|
|
US |
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Constellation Energy Corp
NASDAQ:CEG
|
95.4B USD |
16%
|
|
IT |
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Enel SpA
MIL:ENEL
|
81.2B EUR |
17%
|
|
US |
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Duke Energy Corp
NYSE:DUK
|
89.7B USD |
27%
|
|
US |
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American Electric Power Company Inc
NASDAQ:AEP
|
54.3B USD |
22%
|
|
FR |
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Electricite de France SA
PAR:EDF
|
46.6B EUR |
-12%
|
|
US |
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Exelon Corp
NASDAQ:EXC
|
43B USD |
20%
|
|
US |
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Xcel Energy Inc
NASDAQ:XEL
|
38.4B USD |
17%
|
Manila Electric Co
Glance View
Tucked in the bustling streets and sprawling urban landscapes of the Philippines lies the Manila Electric Co., known affectionately as Meralco, a titan in the nation's electricity supply chain. Founded over a century ago, Meralco has grown alongside the heartbeat of the country, illuminating homes, powering industries, and enabling commerce. The company orchestrates the complex dance of electrical transmission and distribution, ensuring that the energy generated from various sources—whether the sun-soaked panels on Leyte island or the gas-fired plants in Batangas—reaches its millions of customers scattered across several sprawling cities and towns. Meralco's business model is both robust and intricate. At its core, the company earns revenue by charging for the electricity it distributes to residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. The flow of income is anchored on regulated tariffs approved by the government, which ensures a steady stream of earnings while balancing affordability for consumers and profitability for the company. They strategically manage their grid infrastructure, investing in technology to minimize losses during transmission and distribution, which can account for a significant portion of operational costs. This commitment to efficiency and service innovation supports Meralco's continued relevance and resilience in an ever-evolving energy landscape, aligning profitability with the public good in a nation constantly on the move.

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Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.
Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.
Based on Manila Electric Co's most recent financial statements, the company has Operating Margin of 9.5%.