Valuation dashboard for Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) with P/E 20.09, P/B 1.59, EV/EBITDA 14.51 and dividend yield 3.53%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Utilities companies.
Essential Utilities, Inc. is a diversified utility enterprise that, through its various operating units, delivers vital water, wastewater, and natural gas services within the United States. Its operations extend beyond direct utility provision, encompassing contractual management and maintenance of water systems for municipal authorities and other organizations.
Analysis Summary
Essential Utilities, Inc. reported revenue of $2.47B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of 11.1%. Net income reached $616.4M, with a 16.7% 5-year CAGR.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 53.5%, operating margin 35.1%, net margin 21.6%.
At the current price of $38.67, WTRG trades at a P/E of 20.09 and an ROE of 8.05%. Market capitalisation stands at $11.0B, placing it among large-cap names.
Balance sheet quality for WTRG: current ratio of 0.8. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Valuation Ratios
| P/E Ratio | 20.09 |
| Price / Book | 1.59 |
| EV / EBITDA | 14.51 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.53% |
Valuation Models
| DCF Fair Value | $-48.93 |
| vs Current Price | -226.5% |
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTRG | Essential Utilities, Inc. | $11.2B | 20.09 | 1.59 | 8.0% |
| BIP | Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. | $16.8B | 50.89 | 3.22 | 7.6% |
| EMA | Emera Incorporated | $14.6B | 21.58 | 1.46 | 7.5% |
| PNW | Pinnacle West Capital Corporation | $11.6B | 18.41 | 1.65 | 9.0% |
| AES | The AES Corporation | $10.6B | 5.67 | 2.15 | 13.8% |
| OGE | OGE Energy Corp. | $9.4B | 19.90 | 1.88 | 9.6% |
| IDA | IDACORP, Inc. | $7.6B | 21.71 | 1.96 | 9.4% |
| AWR | American States Water Company | $3.2B | 22.29 | 2.91 | 12.5% |
Price
| Price | $38.67 |
| Market Cap | $11.0B |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Country | US |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | 8.05% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 4.40% |
| Return on Assets | 2.78% |
| Gross Margin | 53.48% |
| Operating Margin | 35.06% |
| Net Margin | 21.60% |
Related companies: AES · AWR · BIP · CWT · EMA · IDA · OGE
Explore sector: Utilities · Regulated Water
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