ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP-CL A (ARTNA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:ARTNA • US0431132085
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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.
1. ARTNA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year ARTNA was profitable.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.68%, ARTNA is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- ARTNA has a Return On Equity of 9.13%. This is in the better half of the industry: ARTNA outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.20%, ARTNA is doing worse than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- ARTNA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.09%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.59%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (3.20%) for ARTNA is above the 3 year average (3.09%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.68% | ||
| ROE | 9.13% | ||
| ROIC | 3.2% |
ROA(3y)2.47%
ROA(5y)2.52%
ROE(3y)8.3%
ROE(5y)8.79%
ROIC(3y)3.09%
ROIC(5y)3.17%
1.3 Margins
- ARTNA's Profit Margin of 20.21% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ARTNA outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ARTNA has remained more or less at the same level.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 31.53%, ARTNA is doing good in 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 31.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.21% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y1.55%
OM growth 5Y-0.13%
PM growth 3Y3.55%
PM growth 5Y1.15%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. ARTNA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 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
- ARTNA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.73, we must say that ARTNA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 0.73, 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 0.72. This is a neutral value indicating ARTNA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- ARTNA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.72. This is amongst the best in the industry. ARTNA outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.73 |
ROIC/WACC0.46
WACC7.02%
2.3 Liquidity
- ARTNA has a Current Ratio of 0.64. 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 0.64, ARTNA is not doing good in the industry: 78.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.52 indicates that ARTNA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- ARTNA has a worse Quick ratio (0.52) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.52 |
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 11.74%, which is quite good.
- ARTNA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.34% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, ARTNA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.62% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.08% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.74%
EPS 3Y5.22%
EPS 5Y4.34%
EPS Q2Q%7.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.62%
Revenue growth 3Y4.52%
Revenue growth 5Y5.08%
Sales Q2Q%4.34%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 0.46% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.91% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-8.26%
EPS Next 2Y0.46%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.54%
Revenue Next 2Y3.91%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 decreasing.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. ARTNA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.12 indicates a correct valuation of ARTNA.
- 92.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ARTNA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- ARTNA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.64, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.14, which indicates a correct valuation of ARTNA.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ARTNA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- ARTNA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 21.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.14 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- ARTNA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ARTNA is cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.08 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.26
EPS Next 2Y0.46%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. ARTNA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ARTNA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.01%, which is a nice return.
- ARTNA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.13. ARTNA pays more dividend than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, ARTNA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.01% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of ARTNA has a limited annual growth rate of 4.16%.
- ARTNA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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)4.16%
Div Incr Years31
Div Non Decr Years31
5.3 Sustainability
- 55.55% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ARTNA. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The dividend of ARTNA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP55.55%
EPS Next 2Y0.46%
EPS Next 3YN/A
ARTNA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
31.195
-0.11 (-0.37%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Industry Strength26.09
Industry Growth9.94
Earnings (Last)03-11 2026-03-11/amc
Earnings (Next)05-11 2026-05-11
Inst Owners58.84%
Inst Owner Change0.9%
Ins Owners2.41%
Ins Owner Change-1.8%
Market Cap321.93M
Revenue(TTM)112.94M
Net Income(TTM)22.82M
Analysts86.67
Price Target46.92 (50.41%)
Short Float %1.02%
Short Ratio1.23
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.01% |
Yearly Dividend1.23
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.16%
DP55.55%
Div Incr Years31
Div Non Decr Years31
Ex-Date02-13 2026-02-13 (0.3136)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.86%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.32%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.02%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.53%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.05%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.35%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.93%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.14 | ||
| P/S | 2.85 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 7.98 | ||
| P/B | 1.29 | ||
| P/tB | 1.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.08 |
EPS(TTM)2.21
EY7.08%
EPS(NY)2.06
Fwd EY6.6%
FCF(TTM)-1.79
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.91
OCFY12.53%
SpS10.94
BVpS24.22
TBVpS24.01
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.26
Graham Number34.7016 (11.24%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.68% | ||
| ROE | 9.13% | ||
| ROCE | 4.36% | ||
| ROIC | 3.2% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.2% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.21% | ||
| OM | 31.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.21% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)2.47%
ROA(5y)2.52%
ROE(3y)8.3%
ROE(5y)8.79%
ROIC(3y)3.09%
ROIC(5y)3.17%
ROICexc(3y)3.09%
ROICexc(5y)3.18%
ROICexgc(3y)3.1%
ROICexgc(5y)3.19%
ROCE(3y)4.18%
ROCE(5y)4.36%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.28%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.24%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.3%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.28%
OM growth 3Y1.55%
OM growth 5Y-0.13%
PM growth 3Y3.55%
PM growth 5Y1.15%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.13
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.64 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 426.23% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 52.1% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.27 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.64% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.73 |
F-Score6
WACC7.02%
ROIC/WACC0.46
Cap/Depr(3y)409.86%
Cap/Depr(5y)391.39%
Cap/Sales(3y)52.52%
Cap/Sales(5y)50.3%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.74%
EPS 3Y5.22%
EPS 5Y4.34%
EPS Q2Q%7.34%
EPS Next Y-8.26%
EPS Next 2Y0.46%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.62%
Revenue growth 3Y4.52%
Revenue growth 5Y5.08%
Sales Q2Q%4.34%
Revenue Next Year3.54%
Revenue Next 2Y3.91%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.42%
EBIT growth 3Y6.14%
EBIT growth 5Y4.94%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-102.86%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y9.57%
OCF growth 3Y18.46%
OCF growth 5Y14.66%
ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP-CL A / ARTNA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ARTNA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP-CL A (ARTNA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP-CL A (ARTNA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the financial health of ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP-CL A (ARTNA) stock?
The financial health rating of ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP-CL A (ARTNA) is 2 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP-CL A (ARTNA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP-CL A (ARTNA) is expected to decline by -8.26% in the next year.