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.
- In the past year ARTNA had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years ARTNA has always been profitable.
- ARTNA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- ARTNA has a Return On Assets of 2.70%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ARTNA outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
- ARTNA has a better Return On Equity (9.05%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
- ARTNA has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.22%. This is in the lower half of the industry: ARTNA underperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
- ARTNA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.04%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.53%.
- 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's Profit Margin of 20.16% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ARTNA outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
- ARTNA's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- 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.
- 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ARTNA has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- 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 0.76, we must say that ARTNA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.76, ARTNA is doing worse than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70 indicates that ARTNA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.70, ARTNA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.76 |
ROIC/WACC0.39
WACC8.22%
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.68, ARTNA is doing worse than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- The Quick ratio of ARTNA (0.54) is worse than 78.57% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- 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.
- ARTNA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.25% yearly.
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.
4. ARTNA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.75, the valuation of ARTNA can be described as correct.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ARTNA indicates a rather cheap valuation: ARTNA is cheaper than 92.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.51. ARTNA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.68, which indicates a correct valuation of ARTNA.
- ARTNA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ARTNA is cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.76, ARTNA is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.68 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 92.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ARTNA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.35 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- ARTNA's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)3.38
EPS Next 2Y2%
EPS Next 3Y4.6%
5. ARTNA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ARTNA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.90%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.01, ARTNA pays a better dividend. On top of this ARTNA pays more dividend than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- ARTNA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.9% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of ARTNA has a limited annual growth rate of 3.81%.
- 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)3.81%
Div Incr Years30
Div Non Decr Years30
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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:ARTNA (4/2/2026, 10:26:28 AM)
32.3
-0.01 (-0.03%)
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 Change-1.8%
Market Cap333.01M
Revenue(TTM)111.78M
Net Income(TTM)22.53M
Analysts86.67
Price Target46.92 (45.26%)
Short Float %1.56%
Short Ratio1.98
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.9% |
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 | 14.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.68 | ||
| P/S | 2.98 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 9.1 | ||
| P/B | 1.34 | ||
| P/tB | 1.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.35 |
EPS(TTM)2.19
EY6.78%
EPS(NY)2.06
Fwd EY6.38%
FCF(TTM)-1.84
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.55
OCFY10.99%
SpS10.84
BVpS24.14
TBVpS23.92
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)3.38
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 | 0.76 |
F-Score7
WACC8.22%
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 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 5 / 10 to ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP-CL A (ARTNA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP-CL A?
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 grow by 13.4% in the next year.