ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP-CL A (ARTNA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:ARTNA • US0431132085

32.5 USD
-1.3 (-3.85%)
Last: Mar 10, 2026, 02:58 PM
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This ARTNA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

4

Overall ARTNA gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated ARTNA against 14 industry peers in the Water Utilities industry. There are concerns on the financial health of ARTNA while its profitability can be described as average. ARTNA has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. Finally ARTNA also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. ARTNA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • ARTNA had positive earnings in the past year.
  • ARTNA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • ARTNA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years ARTNA had a positive operating cash flow.
ARTNA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFARTNA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M

1.2 Ratios

  • ARTNA has a Return On Assets (2.70%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.05%, ARTNA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of ARTNA (3.22%) is worse than 64.29% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ARTNA is in line with the industry average of 5.00%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (3.04%) for ARTNA is below the current ROIC(3.22%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.7%
ROE 9.05%
ROIC 3.22%
ROA(3y)2.41%
ROA(5y)2.55%
ROE(3y)8.45%
ROE(5y)8.95%
ROIC(3y)3.04%
ROIC(5y)3.21%
ARTNA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICARTNA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

  • With a Profit Margin value of 20.16%, ARTNA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ARTNA has remained more or less at the same level.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 31.74%, ARTNA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ARTNA's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 31.74%
PM (TTM) 20.16%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y0.16%
OM growth 5Y0.63%
PM growth 3Y0.66%
PM growth 5Y1.13%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
ARTNA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsARTNA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. ARTNA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ARTNA is destroying value.
  • ARTNA has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, ARTNA has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, ARTNA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
ARTNA Yearly Shares OutstandingARTNA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
ARTNA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsARTNA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.78, we must say that ARTNA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 0.78, ARTNA is not doing good in the industry: 78.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • ARTNA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70. This is a neutral value indicating ARTNA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.70, ARTNA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.7
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.78
ROIC/WACC0.39
WACC8.16%
ARTNA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFARTNA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

  • ARTNA has a Current Ratio of 0.68. This is a bad value and indicates that ARTNA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.68, ARTNA is not doing good in the industry: 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • ARTNA has a Quick Ratio of 0.68. This is a bad value and indicates that ARTNA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.54, ARTNA is doing worse than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.68
Quick Ratio 0.54
ARTNA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesARTNA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M

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3. ARTNA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • ARTNA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.31%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.36% on average over the past years.
  • Looking at the last year, ARTNA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.80% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.25% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.31%
EPS 3Y3.42%
EPS 5Y4.36%
EPS Q2Q%3.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.8%
Revenue growth 3Y5.91%
Revenue growth 5Y5.25%
Sales Q2Q%4.63%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, ARTNA will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.60% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, ARTNA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.80% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13.4%
EPS Next 2Y2%
EPS Next 3Y4.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.6%
Revenue Next 2Y5.06%
Revenue Next 3Y4.8%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
ARTNA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesARTNA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
ARTNA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesARTNA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. ARTNA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • ARTNA is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.84.
  • ARTNA's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ARTNA is cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ARTNA to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.45), we can say ARTNA is valued slightly cheaper.
  • ARTNA is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.78.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ARTNA is valued cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ARTNA to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.65), we can say ARTNA is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.84
Fwd PE 15.78
ARTNA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsARTNA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ARTNA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.66
ARTNA Per share dataARTNA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)3.4
EPS Next 2Y2%
EPS Next 3Y4.6%

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5. ARTNA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • ARTNA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.72%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • ARTNA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.96. ARTNA pays more dividend than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ARTNA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.72%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of ARTNA has a limited annual growth rate of 3.81%.
  • ARTNA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • ARTNA has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.81%
Div Incr Years30
Div Non Decr Years30
ARTNA Yearly Dividends per shareARTNA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • 55.68% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ARTNA. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • ARTNA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP55.68%
EPS Next 2Y2%
EPS Next 3Y4.6%
ARTNA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendARTNA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M -10M 20M -20M -30M
ARTNA Dividend Payout.ARTNA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ARTNA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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ARTNA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP-CL A

NASDAQ:ARTNA (3/10/2026, 2:58:22 PM)

32.5

-1.3 (-3.85%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Earnings (Last)10-30
Earnings (Next)03-11
Inst Owners58.86%
Inst Owner Change-6.18%
Ins Owners2.46%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap335.07M
Revenue(TTM)111.78M
Net Income(TTM)22.53M
Analysts86.67
Price Target46.92 (44.37%)
Short Float %1%
Short Ratio2.9
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.72%
Yearly Dividend1.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.81%
DP55.68%
Div Incr Years30
Div Non Decr Years30
Ex-Date02-13
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.89%
Min EPS beat(2)0.03%
Max EPS beat(2)5.76%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)16.27%
Min EPS beat(4)0.03%
Max EPS beat(4)47.02%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)8.68%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)3.84%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)2.48%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.87%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.42%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.32%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.24%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.27%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.73%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.61%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.77%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.84
Fwd PE 15.78
P/S 3
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 9.16
P/B 1.35
P/tB 1.36
EV/EBITDA 10.66
EPS(TTM)2.19
EY6.74%
EPS(NY)2.06
Fwd EY6.34%
FCF(TTM)-1.84
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.55
OCFY10.92%
SpS10.84
BVpS24.14
TBVpS23.92
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)3.4
Graham Number34.49
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.7%
ROE 9.05%
ROCE 4.41%
ROIC 3.22%
ROICexc 3.22%
ROICexgc 3.23%
OM 31.74%
PM (TTM) 20.16%
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)2.41%
ROA(5y)2.55%
ROE(3y)8.45%
ROE(5y)8.95%
ROIC(3y)3.04%
ROIC(5y)3.21%
ROICexc(3y)3.04%
ROICexc(5y)3.21%
ROICexgc(3y)3.05%
ROICexgc(5y)3.22%
ROCE(3y)4.2%
ROCE(5y)4.51%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.16%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.28%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.24%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.33%
OM growth 3Y0.16%
OM growth 5Y0.63%
PM growth 3Y0.66%
PM growth 5Y1.13%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.13
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.7
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 3.56
Cap/Depr 404.68%
Cap/Sales 49.67%
Interest Coverage 4.21
Cash Conversion 74.35%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.68
Quick Ratio 0.54
Altman-Z 0.78
F-Score7
WACC8.16%
ROIC/WACC0.39
Cap/Depr(3y)395.84%
Cap/Depr(5y)367.69%
Cap/Sales(3y)51.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)47.66%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.31%
EPS 3Y3.42%
EPS 5Y4.36%
EPS Q2Q%3.03%
EPS Next Y13.4%
EPS Next 2Y2%
EPS Next 3Y4.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.8%
Revenue growth 3Y5.91%
Revenue growth 5Y5.25%
Sales Q2Q%4.63%
Revenue Next Year6.6%
Revenue Next 2Y5.06%
Revenue Next 3Y4.8%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.9%
EBIT growth 3Y6.09%
EBIT growth 5Y5.91%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y50.27%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y62.02%
OCF growth 3Y5.55%
OCF growth 5Y14.31%

ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP-CL A / ARTNA FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP-CL A?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ARTNA.


What is the valuation status for ARTNA stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP-CL A (ARTNA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP-CL A (ARTNA) stock?

ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP-CL A (ARTNA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for ARTNA stock?

The financial health rating of ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP-CL A (ARTNA) is 1 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for ARTNA stock?

The dividend rating of ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP-CL A (ARTNA) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 55.68%.