ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:WTRG - US29670G1022 - Common Stock
39.72 USD
+0.53 (+1.35%)
39.72 USD
0 (0%)
Taking everything into account, WTRG scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WTRG was compared to 14 industry peers in the Water Utilities industry. WTRG has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. WTRG has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- WTRG had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year WTRG had a positive cash flow from operations.
- WTRG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years WTRG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of WTRG (3.54%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.81%, WTRG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.98%, WTRG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- WTRG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.45%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.89%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (3.45%) for WTRG is below the current ROIC(3.98%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.54% | ||
| ROE | 9.81% | ||
| ROIC | 3.98% |
ROA(3y)3.07%
ROA(5y)2.85%
ROE(3y)8.9%
ROE(5y)8.22%
ROIC(3y)3.45%
ROIC(5y)3.32%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 28.09%, WTRG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WTRG has grown nicely.
- WTRG has a Operating Margin of 38.68%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WTRG outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
- WTRG's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of WTRG (84.94%) is better than 92.86% of its industry peers.
- WTRG's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 38.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 28.09% | ||
| GM | 84.94% |
OM growth 3Y4.21%
OM growth 5Y-1.02%
PM growth 3Y7.49%
PM growth 5Y2.49%
GM growth 3Y1.93%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WTRG is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for WTRG has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, WTRG has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, WTRG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.99, we must say that WTRG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- WTRG's Altman-Z score of 0.99 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WTRG outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
- WTRG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.14. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- WTRG has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.14) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.99 |
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC7.55%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.60 indicates that WTRG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.60, WTRG is doing worse than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.43 indicates that WTRG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of WTRG (0.43) is worse than 78.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.43 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- WTRG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 20.80%, which is quite impressive.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.10% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- WTRG shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 21.35%.
- Measured over the past years, WTRG shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 18.58% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.8%
EPS 3Y9.12%
EPS 5Y8.1%
EPS Q2Q%32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.35%
Revenue growth 3Y3.56%
Revenue growth 5Y18.58%
Sales Q2Q%9.58%
3.2 Future
- WTRG is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.33% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, WTRG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.32% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-0.41%
EPS Next 2Y2.59%
EPS Next 3Y4.33%
EPS Next 5Y4.33%
Revenue Next Year7.89%
Revenue Next 2Y6.64%
Revenue Next 3Y6.63%
Revenue Next 5Y6.32%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- WTRG is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.48.
- WTRG's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WTRG is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WTRG to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.33), we can say WTRG is valued slightly cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.39, WTRG is valued on the expensive side.
- WTRG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WTRG is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.12, WTRG is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WTRG, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.25 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- WTRG has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.03
EPS Next 2Y2.59%
EPS Next 3Y4.33%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- WTRG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.60%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- WTRG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.99.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, WTRG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.6% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WTRG has a limited annual growth rate of 5.99%.
- WTRG has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- WTRG has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.99%
Div Incr Years33
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- 54.79% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WTRG. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- WTRG's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP54.79%
EPS Next 2Y2.59%
EPS Next 3Y4.33%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners85.54%
Inst Owner Change-0.58%
Ins Owners0.2%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap11.24B
Revenue(TTM)2.38B
Net Income(TTM)668.45M
Analysts74.67
Price Target43.55 (9.64%)
Short Float %1.73%
Short Ratio2.27
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.6% |
Yearly Dividend1.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.99%
DP54.79%
Div Incr Years33
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)17.79%
Min EPS beat(2)13.72%
Max EPS beat(2)21.86%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)14.72%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.24%
Max EPS beat(4)24.54%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)8.98%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)5.6%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)5.05%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.01%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.05%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.15%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)9.45%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.79%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.46%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.62%
PT rev (1m)-1.44%
PT rev (3m)-8.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.73%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.88%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.39 | ||
| P/S | 4.72 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 11.8 | ||
| P/B | 1.65 | ||
| P/tB | 2.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.25 |
EPS(TTM)2.41
EY6.07%
EPS(NY)2.28
Fwd EY5.75%
FCF(TTM)-1.51
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.36
OCFY8.47%
SpS8.41
BVpS24.09
TBVpS15.78
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.03
Graham Number36.14
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.54% | ||
| ROE | 9.81% | ||
| ROCE | 5.07% | ||
| ROIC | 3.98% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.98% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.57% | ||
| OM | 38.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 28.09% | ||
| GM | 84.94% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)3.07%
ROA(5y)2.85%
ROE(3y)8.9%
ROE(5y)8.22%
ROIC(3y)3.45%
ROIC(5y)3.32%
ROICexc(3y)3.45%
ROICexc(5y)3.32%
ROICexgc(3y)4.04%
ROICexgc(5y)3.94%
ROCE(3y)4.42%
ROCE(5y)4.24%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.42%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.31%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.8%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.43%
OM growth 3Y4.21%
OM growth 5Y-1.02%
PM growth 3Y7.49%
PM growth 5Y2.49%
GM growth 3Y1.93%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.13
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.87 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 339.6% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 58% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.75% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.99 |
F-Score7
WACC7.55%
ROIC/WACC0.53
Cap/Depr(3y)346.54%
Cap/Depr(5y)341.43%
Cap/Sales(3y)56.19%
Cap/Sales(5y)56.01%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.8%
EPS 3Y9.12%
EPS 5Y8.1%
EPS Q2Q%32%
EPS Next Y-0.41%
EPS Next 2Y2.59%
EPS Next 3Y4.33%
EPS Next 5Y4.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.35%
Revenue growth 3Y3.56%
Revenue growth 5Y18.58%
Sales Q2Q%9.58%
Revenue Next Year7.89%
Revenue Next 2Y6.64%
Revenue Next 3Y6.63%
Revenue Next 5Y6.32%
EBIT growth 1Y30.58%
EBIT growth 3Y7.93%
EBIT growth 5Y17.37%
EBIT Next Year57.12%
EBIT Next 3Y23.8%
EBIT Next 5Y18.08%
FCF growth 1Y-29.02%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y7.5%
OCF growth 3Y6.12%
OCF growth 5Y17.88%
ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC / WTRG FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to WTRG.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for WTRG stock?
The financial health rating of ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) is 0 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) stock?
The dividend rating of ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 54.79%.