ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP-CL A (ARTNA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:ARTNA • US0431132085
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32.11 USD
-0.61 (-1.86%)
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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
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- ARTNA's Return On Assets of 2.70% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ARTNA outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
- ARTNA's Return On Equity of 9.05% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ARTNA outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.22%, ARTNA is not doing good in the industry: 64.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ARTNA is in line with the industry average of 4.99%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (3.22%) for ARTNA is above the 3 year average (3.04%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- ARTNA has a Profit Margin of 20.16%. This is comparable 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.
- The Operating Margin of ARTNA (31.74%) is better than 64.29% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ARTNA has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
2. ARTNA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- ARTNA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for ARTNA remains at a similar level compared to 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.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.77, we must say that ARTNA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 0.77, ARTNA is not doing good in the industry: 78.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70 indicates that ARTNA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- ARTNA has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.70) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.77 |
ROIC/WACC0.41
WACC7.87%
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.
- ARTNA has a Current ratio of 0.68. This is in the lower half of the industry: ARTNA underperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.54, ARTNA is not doing good in the industry: 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 |
3. ARTNA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.31% over the past year.
- ARTNA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.36% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.80% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, ARTNA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.25% on average per year.
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.
- ARTNA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.80% yearly.
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
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
- 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.
4. ARTNA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- ARTNA is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.66.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ARTNA is valued cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.71. ARTNA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.59 indicates a correct valuation of ARTNA.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ARTNA is valued cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- ARTNA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ARTNA is valued cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.44 |
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)1.09
PEG (5Y)3.36
EPS Next 2Y2%
EPS Next 3Y4.6%
5. ARTNA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ARTNA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.83%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.92, ARTNA pays a better dividend. On top of this ARTNA pays more dividend than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, ARTNA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.83% |
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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.81%
Div Incr Years30
Div Non Decr Years30
5.3 Sustainability
- ARTNA pays out 55.68% of its income as dividend. 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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:ARTNA (3/16/2026, 1:21:37 PM)
32.11
-0.61 (-1.86%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Earnings (Last)03-11 2026-03-11/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners58.86%
Inst Owner Change-6.18%
Ins Owners2.46%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap331.05M
Revenue(TTM)111.78M
Net Income(TTM)22.53M
Analysts86.67
Price Target46.92 (46.12%)
Short Float %1.2%
Short Ratio2.98
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.83% |
Yearly Dividend1.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.81%
DP55.68%
Div Incr Years30
Div Non Decr Years30
Ex-Date02-13 2026-02-13 (0.3136)
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.59 | ||
| P/S | 2.96 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 9.05 | ||
| P/B | 1.33 | ||
| P/tB | 1.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.44 |
EPS(TTM)2.19
EY6.82%
EPS(NY)2.06
Fwd EY6.42%
FCF(TTM)-1.84
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.55
OCFY11.05%
SpS10.84
BVpS24.14
TBVpS23.92
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)3.36
Graham Number34.49
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 0.77 |
F-Score7
WACC7.87%
ROIC/WACC0.41
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 Fundamental Analysis 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%.