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.
- ARTNA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years ARTNA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- ARTNA has a Return On Assets (2.68%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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.
- ARTNA has a worse Return On Invested Capital (3.20%) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ARTNA 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.
- ARTNA's Operating Margin of 31.53% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ARTNA outperforms 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 | 31.53% | ||
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ARTNA is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ARTNA has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- ARTNA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for ARTNA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- ARTNA has an Altman-Z score of 0.74. This is a bad value and indicates that ARTNA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 0.74, 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.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.72, ARTNA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.74 |
ROIC/WACC0.46
WACC7%
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.
- ARTNA's Current ratio of 0.64 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ARTNA is outperformed by 78.57% of its industry peers.
- ARTNA has a Quick 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.52, ARTNA is doing worse than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
- Measured over the past 5 years, ARTNA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.34% on average per year.
- ARTNA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.62%.
- 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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, ARTNA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.91% on average per year.
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
- ARTNA is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.51.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ARTNA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- ARTNA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.42.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.57, the valuation of ARTNA can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ARTNA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.24. ARTNA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.57 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ARTNA indicates a rather cheap valuation: ARTNA is cheaper than 92.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.27 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.35
EPS Next 2Y0.46%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. ARTNA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.90%, ARTNA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.98, 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 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.9% |
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
NASDAQ:ARTNA (4/24/2026, 8:21:46 PM)
32.07
-0.08 (-0.25%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Earnings (Last)03-11 2026-03-11/amc
Earnings (Next)05-11 2026-05-11
Inst Owners58.84%
Inst Owner Change1.52%
Ins Owners2.41%
Ins Owner Change-1.8%
Market Cap330.96M
Revenue(TTM)112.94M
Net Income(TTM)22.82M
Analysts86.67
Price Target46.92 (46.3%)
Short Float %0.69%
Short Ratio0.83
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.9% |
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 | 14.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.57 | ||
| P/S | 2.93 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 8.2 | ||
| P/B | 1.32 | ||
| P/tB | 1.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.27 |
EPS(TTM)2.21
EY6.89%
EPS(NY)2.06
Fwd EY6.42%
FCF(TTM)-1.79
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.91
OCFY12.19%
SpS10.94
BVpS24.22
TBVpS24.01
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.35
Graham Number34.7016 (8.21%)
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 | 0.74 |
F-Score6
WACC7%
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.
What is the valuation status for ARTNA stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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 decline by -8.26% in the next year.