(WTRG) Essential Utilities - Overview
Exchange: NYSE •
Country: United States •
Currency: USD •
Type: Common Stock •
ISIN: US29670G1022
Stock: Water, Wastewater, Natural Gas
Total Rating 41
Risk 63
Buy Signal 0.55
| Risk 5d forecast | |
|---|---|
| Volatility | 23.2% |
| Relative Tail Risk | -2.52% |
| Reward TTM | |
|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio | 0.09 |
| Alpha | -0.84 |
| Character TTM | |
|---|---|
| Beta | -0.097 |
| Beta Downside | 0.217 |
| Drawdowns 3y | |
|---|---|
| Max DD | 26.57% |
| CAGR/Max DD | 0.02 |
EPS (Earnings per Share)
Revenue
Description: WTRG Essential Utilities March 04, 2026
Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) is a utility company. It provides regulated water, wastewater, and natural gas services.
The company operates through two segments: Regulated Water and Regulated Natural Gas. The utility sector is characterized by stable demand and often operates under a regulated monopoly business model, ensuring predictable revenue streams.
WTRG serves approximately 5.5 million customers across ten U.S. states. The company also offers utility service line protection and repair services.
To further investigate WTRGs financial performance and market position, consider exploring its detailed analytics on ValueRay.
Headlines to watch out for
- Regulatory rate case approvals boost water and gas revenue
- Acquisition strategy expands customer base and service areas
- Interest rate hikes increase borrowing costs for infrastructure projects
- Weather patterns impact water demand and natural gas consumption
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 3.0
| Net Income: 616.4m TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue |
| FCF/TA: -0.02 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA 0.81 > 1.0 |
| NWC/Revenue: -6.23% < 20% (prev -23.43%; Δ 17.20% < -1%) |
| CFO/TA 0.05 > 3% & CFO 1.01b > Net Income 616.4m |
| Net Debt (8.30b) to EBITDA (1.37b): 6.08 < 3 |
| Current Ratio: 0.80 > 1.5 & < 3 |
| Outstanding Shares: last quarter (283.6m) vs 12m ago 3.07% < -2% |
| Gross Margin: 53.48% > 18% (prev 0.59%; Δ 5.29k% > 0.5%) |
| Asset Turnover: 13.05% > 50% (prev 11.57%; Δ 1.48% > 0%) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio: 2.88 > 6 (EBITDA TTM 1.37b / Interest Expense TTM 329.1m) |
Altman Z'' 0.85
| A: -0.01 (Total Current Assets 610.4m - Total Current Liabilities 764.5m) / Total Assets 19.89b |
| B: 0.11 (Retained Earnings 2.28b / Total Assets 19.89b) |
| C: 0.05 (EBIT TTM 948.9m / Avg Total Assets 18.96b) |
| D: 0.19 (Book Value of Equity 2.42b / Total Liabilities 13.04b) |
| Altman-Z'' Score: 0.85 = B |
Beneish M -2.76
| DSRI: 1.05 (Receivables 384.3m/308.8m, Revenue 2.47b/2.09b) |
| GMI: 1.10 (GM 53.48% / 58.57%) |
| AQI: 1.04 (AQ_t 0.25 / AQ_t-1 0.24) |
| SGI: 1.19 (Revenue 2.47b / 2.09b) |
| TATA: -0.02 (NI 616.4m - CFO 1.01b) / TA 19.89b) |
| Beneish M-Score: -2.76 (Cap -4..+1) = A |
What is the price of WTRG shares?
As of March 15, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 39.76 with a total of 921,581 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +3.22%, over one month by +4.83%, over three months by +9.38% and over the past year by +10.22%.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +3.22%, over one month by +4.83%, over three months by +9.38% and over the past year by +10.22%.
Is WTRG a buy, sell or hold?
Essential Utilities has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.55.
Therefore, it is recommended to buy WTRG.
- StrongBuy: 8
- Buy: 1
- Hold: 2
- Sell: 0
- StrongSell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the WTRG price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 40.6 | 2.1% |
| Analysts Target Price | 40.6 | 2.1% |
WTRG Fundamental Data Overview March 14, 2026
P/E Trailing = 18.6636
P/E Forward = 17.8253
P/S = 4.6976
P/B = 1.6415
P/EG = 3.8179
Revenue TTM = 2.47b USD
EBIT TTM = 948.9m USD
EBITDA TTM = 1.37b USD
Long Term Debt = 8.11b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 204.1m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 8.34b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 8.30b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 19.93b USD (11.62b + Debt 8.34b - CCE 34.8m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 2.88 (Ebit TTM 948.9m / Interest Expense TTM 329.1m)
EV/FCF = -43.70x (Enterprise Value 19.93b / FCF TTM -456.0m)
FCF Yield = -2.29% (FCF TTM -456.0m / Enterprise Value 19.93b)
FCF Margin = -18.43% (FCF TTM -456.0m / Revenue TTM 2.47b)
Net Margin = 24.91% (Net Income TTM 616.4m / Revenue TTM 2.47b)
Gross Margin = 53.48% ((Revenue TTM 2.47b - Cost of Revenue TTM 1.15b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 35.97% (prev 63.11%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.00 (Enterprise Value 19.93b / Total Assets 19.89b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.02% (Interest Expense 84.9m / Debt 8.34b)
Taxrate = 10.26% (15.2m / 147.8m)
NOPAT = 851.5m (EBIT 948.9m * (1 - 10.26%))
Current Ratio = 0.80 (Total Current Assets 610.4m / Total Current Liabilities 764.5m)
Debt / Equity = 1.22 (Debt 8.34b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 6.86b)
Debt / EBITDA = 6.08 (Net Debt 8.30b / EBITDA 1.37b)
Debt / FCF = -18.20 (negative FCF - burning cash) (Net Debt 8.30b / FCF TTM -456.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 6.71b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 3.25% (Net Income 616.4m / Total Assets 19.89b)
RoE = 9.18% (Net Income TTM 616.4m / Total Stockholder Equity 6.71b)
RoCE = 6.40% (EBIT 948.9m / Capital Employed (Equity 6.71b + L.T.Debt 8.11b))
RoIC = 5.81% (NOPAT 851.5m / Invested Capital 14.65b)
WACC = 3.62% (E(11.62b)/V(19.96b) * Re(5.56%) + D(8.34b)/V(19.96b) * Rd(1.02%) * (1-Tc(0.10)))
Discount Rate = 5.56% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + 0.7*ERP = 7.95%
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 1.82%
[DCF] Fair Price = unknown (Cash Flow -456.0m)
EPS Correlation: 2.09 | EPS CAGR: -12.03% | SUE: 0.52 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 8.51 | Revenue CAGR: -0.01% | SUE: 2.06 | # QB: 1
EPS next Quarter (2026-06-30): EPS=0.40 | Chg7d=-0.019 | Chg30d=+0.024 | Revisions Net=+0 | Analysts=1
EPS current Year (2026-12-31): EPS=2.25 | Chg7d=+0.005 | Chg30d=+0.010 | Revisions Net=+2 | Growth EPS=+2.1% | Growth Revenue=+2.2%
EPS next Year (2027-12-31): EPS=2.43 | Chg7d=+0.012 | Chg30d=+0.012 | Revisions Net=+2 | Growth EPS=+8.5% | Growth Revenue=+2.8%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: +1.00 (2 Up / 0 Down within 30d for Current Year)
[Growth] Implied Growth Rate = 2.6% (Discount Rate 7.9% - Earnings Yield 5.4%)
[Growth] Growth Spread = +4.5% (Analyst 7.1% - Implied 2.6%)
P/E Forward = 17.8253
P/S = 4.6976
P/B = 1.6415
P/EG = 3.8179
Revenue TTM = 2.47b USD
EBIT TTM = 948.9m USD
EBITDA TTM = 1.37b USD
Long Term Debt = 8.11b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 204.1m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 8.34b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 8.30b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 19.93b USD (11.62b + Debt 8.34b - CCE 34.8m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 2.88 (Ebit TTM 948.9m / Interest Expense TTM 329.1m)
EV/FCF = -43.70x (Enterprise Value 19.93b / FCF TTM -456.0m)
FCF Yield = -2.29% (FCF TTM -456.0m / Enterprise Value 19.93b)
FCF Margin = -18.43% (FCF TTM -456.0m / Revenue TTM 2.47b)
Net Margin = 24.91% (Net Income TTM 616.4m / Revenue TTM 2.47b)
Gross Margin = 53.48% ((Revenue TTM 2.47b - Cost of Revenue TTM 1.15b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 35.97% (prev 63.11%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.00 (Enterprise Value 19.93b / Total Assets 19.89b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.02% (Interest Expense 84.9m / Debt 8.34b)
Taxrate = 10.26% (15.2m / 147.8m)
NOPAT = 851.5m (EBIT 948.9m * (1 - 10.26%))
Current Ratio = 0.80 (Total Current Assets 610.4m / Total Current Liabilities 764.5m)
Debt / Equity = 1.22 (Debt 8.34b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 6.86b)
Debt / EBITDA = 6.08 (Net Debt 8.30b / EBITDA 1.37b)
Debt / FCF = -18.20 (negative FCF - burning cash) (Net Debt 8.30b / FCF TTM -456.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 6.71b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 3.25% (Net Income 616.4m / Total Assets 19.89b)
RoE = 9.18% (Net Income TTM 616.4m / Total Stockholder Equity 6.71b)
RoCE = 6.40% (EBIT 948.9m / Capital Employed (Equity 6.71b + L.T.Debt 8.11b))
RoIC = 5.81% (NOPAT 851.5m / Invested Capital 14.65b)
WACC = 3.62% (E(11.62b)/V(19.96b) * Re(5.56%) + D(8.34b)/V(19.96b) * Rd(1.02%) * (1-Tc(0.10)))
Discount Rate = 5.56% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + 0.7*ERP = 7.95%
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 1.82%
[DCF] Fair Price = unknown (Cash Flow -456.0m)
EPS Correlation: 2.09 | EPS CAGR: -12.03% | SUE: 0.52 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 8.51 | Revenue CAGR: -0.01% | SUE: 2.06 | # QB: 1
EPS next Quarter (2026-06-30): EPS=0.40 | Chg7d=-0.019 | Chg30d=+0.024 | Revisions Net=+0 | Analysts=1
EPS current Year (2026-12-31): EPS=2.25 | Chg7d=+0.005 | Chg30d=+0.010 | Revisions Net=+2 | Growth EPS=+2.1% | Growth Revenue=+2.2%
EPS next Year (2027-12-31): EPS=2.43 | Chg7d=+0.012 | Chg30d=+0.012 | Revisions Net=+2 | Growth EPS=+8.5% | Growth Revenue=+2.8%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: +1.00 (2 Up / 0 Down within 30d for Current Year)
[Growth] Implied Growth Rate = 2.6% (Discount Rate 7.9% - Earnings Yield 5.4%)
[Growth] Growth Spread = +4.5% (Analyst 7.1% - Implied 2.6%)