Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) — Analysis Summary
Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) has a market cap of $11.51B with year-over-year revenue growth of +18.6%. Net margin stands at 24.9%. The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 20.7.
Key Takeaways
- Revenue changed +18.6% year-over-year
- Net margin of 24.9%
- P/E ratio of 20.7
Compared to other companies in the WATER SUPPLY sector, WTRG posted revenue growth of +18.6% and trades at a P/E of 20.7.
Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG)
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Red Flags & WarningsHigh Risk Signals
Multiple material red flags are active and deserve closer underwriting before relying on any valuation output.
Debt/EBITDA at 6.3x — highly leveraged, potential refinancing risk
Interest coverage at 2.6x — limited headroom for earnings decline
Current ratio at 0.78x — current liabilities exceed current assets
Operating margin (35.1%) exceeds gross margin (0.0%) — check for other operating income or data classification issues
Essential Utilities is a Pennsylvania-based holding company for US water, wastewater, and natural gas distribution utilities. The company's water business serves 3 million people in eight states. Its largest service territory is in Pennsylvania, primarily suburban Philadelphia. Its Peoples subsidiary serves more than 740,000 gas distribution customers in Pennsylvania and Kentucky. It completed the sale of its West Virginia gas utility and the bulk of its nonregulated assets in 2024. Essential shareholders would own a 31% stake in American Water Works if the proposed all-stock merger closes in 2027.
Sector
WATER SUPPLY
Employees
3,303
Headquarters
BRYN MAWR, PA
Exchange
XNYS
Systematic competitive advantage assessment based on 4yr data
This assessment is based on quantitative analysis of historical financial data and does not constitute investment advice. Moat ratings may change with industry and competitive dynamics.
First version surfaces recent SEC Forms 3, 4, and 5 activity. It does not yet parse individual buy/sell transactions.
Capital Structure
Cash Flow
Annual Dividend/Share
$1.44
Dividend Yield
3.51%
Dividend History
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