Essential Utilities, Inc.
NYQ: WTRGLive Quote
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Utilities
Utilities - Regulated Water
Essential Utilities, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, and natural gas services in the United States. The company operates through Regulated Water; and Regulated Natural Gas segments. It also provides utility service line protection solutions and repair services to households; gas marketing and production activities; and natural gas distribution services. The company serves approximately 5.5 million residential water, commercial water, fire protection, industrial water, wastewater, and other water and utility customers in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, Indiana, Virginia, and Kentucky under the Aqua and Peoples brands. The company was formerly known as Aqua America, Inc. and changed its name to Essential Utilities, Inc. in February 2020. Essential Utilities, Inc. was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
📊 Fundamental Analysis
Essential Utilities, Inc. demonstrates exceptional profitability, with a profit margin of 24.9%.
The company recently reported 15.7% revenue growth, which is well above average for the Utilities sector.
Return on Equity (ROE) is 9.4%, which suggests room for improvement in capital utilization.
At a current price of $40.66, WTRG currently sits at the 72nd percentile of its 52-week range (Range: $36.32 - $42.37).
💰 Valuation Insight
WTRG is valued broadly in line with the sector at a PE of 18.48. Analysts expect earnings growth, as indicated by a lower forward PE.
🏥 Financial Health
✅
Profit Margin
Excellent
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Debt/Equity
Excellent
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Revenue Growth
Excellent
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Return on Equity
Weak
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Beta (Risk)
Low Volatility
Key Financials
Market Cap
$11.52B
Trailing P/E
18.48
Forward P/E
16.74
Beta (5Y)
0.77
52W High
$42.37
52W Low
$36.32
Avg Volume
2.48M
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