(ARTNA) Artesian Resources - Ratings and Ratios
Water, Wastewater, Utility Services, Water Distribution, Sewer Services
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Description: ARTNA Artesian Resources
Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA) is a water utility company operating in the Mid-Atlantic region, providing essential services including water distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, and other related services to a diverse customer base across Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. With a history dating back to 1905, the company has established a strong presence, serving customers through an extensive network of 1,491 miles of transmission and distribution mains as of December 31, 2024.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that can be used to evaluate ARTNAs performance include revenue growth, customer acquisition rate, and operational efficiency metrics such as water loss ratio and wastewater treatment capacity utilization. Additionally, metrics like Return on Equity (RoE) of 8.98% and a forward P/E ratio of 17.86 indicate the companys profitability and valuation relative to its earnings growth potential. The companys dividend yield and payout ratio could also be important for income-focused investors.
ARTNAs business model is diversified across various services, including contract water and wastewater services, protection plans for water and sewer lines, and design and engineering services for stormwater management systems. This diversification can help mitigate risks associated with regulatory changes, weather events, and economic downturns. The companys ownership of real estate properties, including land for office buildings and water treatment facilities, adds another layer of diversification to its asset base.
To further analyze ARTNAs potential, one could examine its rate case history, regulatory environment, and the impact of environmental regulations on its operations. The companys ability to maintain a strong financial position, invest in infrastructure, and deliver returns to shareholders will be critical factors in its long-term success. Metrics such as the debt-to-equity ratio, interest coverage ratio, and capital expenditure as a percentage of revenue can provide insights into its financial health and investment strategy.
ARTNA Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 342m |
| Sub-Industry | Water Utilities |
| IPO / Inception | 1996-05-23 |
ARTNA Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | -2.65% |
| Fundamental | 51.3% |
| Dividend Rating | 64.2% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -20.9% |
| Analyst Rating | 5.0 of 5 |
ARTNA Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 3.67% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 4.04% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 3.27% |
| Payout Consistency | 100.0% |
| Payout Ratio | 56.0% |
ARTNA Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -31.5% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -12.2% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -18.7% |
| CAGR 5y | 2.02% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.04 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -1.03 |
| Alpha | -19.43 |
| Beta | 0.768 |
| Volatility | 26.88% |
| Current Volume | 21.9k |
| Average Volume 20d | 23.6k |
| Stop Loss | 32.2 (-3.1%) |
| Signal | 0.90 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 5.0
| Net Income (22.4m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 6.63m TTM) |
| FCFTA -0.01 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 2.76pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue -2.96% (prev 6.51%; Δ -9.47pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.04 (>3.0%) and CFO 36.3m > Net Income 22.4m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (175.1m) to EBITDA (52.4m) ratio: 3.35 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 0.87 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (10.3m) change vs 12m ago 0.15% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 47.01% (prev 46.27%; Δ 0.74pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 13.78% (prev 13.16%; Δ 0.62pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 4.44 (EBITDA TTM 52.4m / Interest Expense TTM 8.76m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 0.82
| (A) -0.00 = (Total Current Assets 22.3m - Total Current Liabilities 25.6m) / Total Assets 819.3m |
| (B) 0.11 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 90.4m / Total Assets 819.3m |
| (C) 0.05 = EBIT TTM 38.8m / Avg Total Assets 801.2m |
| (D) 0.16 = Book Value of Equity 90.4m / Total Liabilities 574.4m |
| Total Rating: 0.82 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 51.34
| 1. Piotroski 5.0pt = 0.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield -1.75% = -0.87 |
| 3. FCF Margin -8.26% = -3.10 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.73 = 2.24 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 3.43 = -2.25 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 0.68% = 0.85 |
| 7. RoE 9.29% = 0.77 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 54.76% = 2.74 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 2.63% = 0.33 |
| 10. EPS Trend 36.02% = 0.90 |
| 11. EPS CAGR -2.13% = -0.27 |
What is the price of ARTNA shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.26%, over one month by +1.04%, over three months by +0.73% and over the past year by -5.66%.
Is Artesian Resources a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of ARTNA is around 31.48 USD . This means that ARTNA is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -5.29%.
Is ARTNA a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 1
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 0
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the ARTNA price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 46 | 38.4% |
| Analysts Target Price | 46 | 38.4% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 34.4 | 3.3% |
Last update: 2025-09-01 04:34
ARTNA Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 349.0k USD (Cash only, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 15.2765
P/E Forward = 17.8571
P/S = 3.0981
P/B = 1.3956
P/EG = 7.29
Beta = 0.322
Revenue TTM = 110.4m USD
EBIT TTM = 38.8m USD
EBITDA TTM = 52.4m USD
Long Term Debt = 175.1m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 4.26m USD (from shortLongTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 179.4m USD (Calculated: Short Term 4.26m + Long Term 175.1m)
Net Debt = 175.1m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 521.2m USD (342.1m + Debt 179.4m - CCE 349.0k)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 4.44 (Ebit TTM 38.8m / Interest Expense TTM 8.76m)
FCF Yield = -1.75% (FCF TTM -9.12m / Enterprise Value 521.2m)
FCF Margin = -8.26% (FCF TTM -9.12m / Revenue TTM 110.4m)
Net Margin = 20.27% (Net Income TTM 22.4m / Revenue TTM 110.4m)
Gross Margin = 47.01% ((Revenue TTM 110.4m - Cost of Revenue TTM 58.5m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 5.76 (Enterprise Value 521.2m / Book Value Of Equity 90.4m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.20% (Interest Expense 2.15m / Debt 179.4m)
Taxrate = 26.40% (7.32m / 27.7m)
NOPAT = 28.6m (EBIT 38.8m * (1 - 26.40%))
Current Ratio = 0.87 (Total Current Assets 22.3m / Total Current Liabilities 25.6m)
Debt / Equity = 0.73 (Debt 179.4m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 244.9m)
Debt / EBITDA = 3.43 (Net Debt 175.1m / EBITDA 52.4m)
Debt / FCF = -19.67 (Debt 179.4m / FCF TTM -9.12m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 241.0m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 2.73% (Net Income 22.4m, Total Assets 819.3m )
RoE = 9.29% (Net Income TTM 22.4m / Total Stockholder Equity 241.0m)
RoCE = 9.33% (Ebit 38.8m / (Equity 241.0m + L.T.Debt 175.1m))
RoIC = 6.79% (NOPAT 28.6m / Invested Capital 421.0m)
WACC = 6.11% (E(342.1m)/V(521.5m) * Re(8.85%)) + (D(179.4m)/V(521.5m) * Rd(1.20%) * (1-Tc(0.26)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 2.25%
Discount Rate = 8.85% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -9.12m)
Revenue Correlation: 54.76 | Revenue CAGR: 2.63%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 3.27
EPS Correlation: 36.02 | EPS CAGR: -2.13%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: 12.45
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