31.62 USD
-0.62 (-1.92%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to ARTNA. ARTNA was compared to 14 industry peers in the Water Utilities industry. ARTNA has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. ARTNA is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. ARTNA also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ARTNA had positive earnings in the past year.
ARTNA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years ARTNA has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ARTNA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 2.70%, ARTNA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
ARTNA's Return On Equity of 9.05% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ARTNA outperforms 64.29% 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 4.89%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 20.16%, ARTNA is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% 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.
ARTNA has a better Operating Margin (31.74%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
ARTNA's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ARTNA is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for ARTNA remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
ARTNA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ARTNA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 0.76 |
ROIC/WACC0.41
WACC7.9%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.68 indicates that ARTNA may have some problems paying 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.
ARTNA has a Quick ratio of 0.54. This is in the lower half of the industry: ARTNA underperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 |
3. Growth
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.
ARTNA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.36% yearly.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.80% on average over the next years.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.44 indicates a correct valuation of ARTNA.
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 27.25. ARTNA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.35 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.
ARTNA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.98.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.35 |
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.34 |
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)1.08
PEG (5Y)3.31
EPS Next 2Y2%
EPS Next 3Y4.6%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ARTNA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.88%.
ARTNA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.99. ARTNA pays more dividend than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
ARTNA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.88% |
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 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%
NASDAQ:ARTNA (1/13/2026, 10:19:05 AM)
31.62
-0.62 (-1.92%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners58.89%
Inst Owner Change-0.17%
Ins Owners2.46%
Ins Owner Change-1.06%
Market Cap326.00M
Revenue(TTM)111.78M
Net Income(TTM)22.53M
Analysts86.67
Price Target46.92 (48.39%)
Short Float %0.65%
Short Ratio2.38
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.88% |
Yearly Dividend1.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.81%
DP55.68%
Div Incr Years30
Div Non Decr Years30
Ex-DateN/A
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)0.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.89%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.35 | ||
| P/S | 2.92 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 8.91 | ||
| P/B | 1.31 | ||
| P/tB | 1.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.34 |
EPS(TTM)2.19
EY6.93%
EPS(NY)2.06
Fwd EY6.51%
FCF(TTM)-1.84
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.55
OCFY11.22%
SpS10.84
BVpS24.14
TBVpS23.92
PEG (NY)1.08
PEG (5Y)3.31
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
WACC7.9%
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 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%.