(WTRG) Essential Utilities - Ratings and Ratios
Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US29670G1022
WTRG: Water, Wastewater, Natural Gas, Service Line Protection, Repair Services
Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) operates as a regulated utility company providing water, wastewater, and natural gas services across the United States. The company is divided into two primary segments: Regulated Water and Regulated Natural Gas. It serves approximately 5.5 million customers through its Aqua and Peoples brands, spanning states such as Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, and others. The company, originally known as Aqua America, rebranded to Essential Utilities in 2020, reflecting its expanded service offerings. Founded in 1886, it is headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
The company has strategically expanded through acquisitions, particularly in the water and gas sectors, enhancing its market presence. Essential Utilities is known for its significant investments in infrastructure, ensuring reliable service delivery. It emphasizes environmental sustainability, aligning with current environmental practices. Its customer base includes both residential and industrial sectors, providing a diversified revenue stream.
3-Month Forecast: Based on technical and fundamental analysis, WTRGs stock is projected to trade between $39.48 and $42.96. The stock is currently above its 20, 50, and 200-day moving averages, indicating bullish momentum. The average true range (ATR) of 1.04 suggests moderate volatility, with potential support near the SMA 50 and 200 levels. Fundamentally, while the P/E ratio of 18.52 and forward P/E of 19.19 may indicate a premium valuation, the companys consistent performance and expansion efforts could support this valuation. The price-to-sales ratio of 5.31 reflects a premium for its stable utility operations.
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WTRG Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 11,217m |
| Sector | Utilities |
| Industry | Utilities - Regulated Water |
| GiC Sub-Industry | Water Utilities |
| IPO / Inception | 1987-12-30 |
WTRG Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | -4.23 |
| Fundamental | 6.31 |
| Dividend Rating | 70.6 |
| Rel. Strength | -8.02 |
| Analysts | 4.55/5 |
| Fair Price Momentum | 42.10 USD |
| Fair Price DCF | - |
WTRG Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 4.08% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 4.47% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 5.45% |
| Payout Consistency | 99.6% |
WTRG Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 84% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 15.9% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -39.8% |
| CAGR 5y | 2.48% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.07 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.41 |
| Alpha | 6.16 |
| Beta | 0.147 |
| Volatility | 20.04% |
| Current Volume | 804k |
| Average Volume 20d | 1407.7k |
As of May 05, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 40.71 with a total of 804,045 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.07%, over one month by +2.91%, over three months by +16.01% and over the past year by +9.94%.
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Essential Utilities is currently (May 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 6.31 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of WTRG as of May 2025 is 42.10. This means that WTRG is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 3.41%.
Essential Utilities has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.55. Therefor, it is recommend to buy WTRG.
- Strong Buy: 8
- Buy: 1
- Hold: 2
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, WTRG Essential Utilities will be worth about 45.5 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 40.71. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +11.69%.
| Issuer | Forecast | Upside |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 45.3 | 11.3% |
| Analysts Target Price | 45.3 | 11.3% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 45.5 | 11.7% |