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Essential Utilities
WTRG62
$40.92arrow_drop_down0.65%-$0.26
Asset logo for symbol WTRG
WTRG62

$40.92

arrow_drop_down0.65%
Key Stats
Open$41.10
Prev. Close$41.19
EPS2.17
Next Earnings DateJun 2, 2025
LOWHIGH
Day Range39.91
41.45
52 Week Range32.42
42.05
Ratios
EPS2.17
Fundamentals
Industry average yield2.87%
Last Dividend pay dateJun 2, 2025

Stock Analysis

Technicals

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Analyst rating

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Stock Performance

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WTRG / Market

WTRG lose to the US Market which returned 1.35% over the last twenty four hours.
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WTRG / Utilities Sector

WTRG lose to the US Utilities sector which returned 0.04% over the last twenty four hours.

Essential Utilities (WTRG) Statistics

Essential Utilities Inc, formerly known as Aqua America Inc, is a publicly traded water and wastewater utility company based in the United States. The company provides essential services to more than 3 million customers across 10 states. As of the latest valuation metrics available, Essential Utilities Inc has a market capitalization of $13.5 billion. This value is obtained by multiplying the current share price of the company by the total number of outstanding shares. The valuation of a stock is an important factor for investors as it helps them determine whether the stock is overvalued or undervalued.
One fundamental aspect of Essential Utilities Inc is its revenue per share. This metric measures the amount of revenue generated by the company for each outstanding share of common stock. As of the latest report, Essential Utilities Inc has a revenue per share of $14.50. This indicates that for every share of the company owned by investors, $14.50 worth of revenue is generated. Another important metric is the Enterprise to EBITDA ratio, which measures the company's ability to generate earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Essential Utilities Inc has an Enterprise to EBITDA ratio of 13.20, which suggests that the company is generating a healthy level of earnings relative to its enterprise value. Profit margin is another crucial metric that indicates the efficiency of the company in generating profits. Essential Utilities Inc has a profit margin of 25%, which means that the company is able to retain 25% of its revenue as profit after accounting for all expenses. The total debt of Essential Utilities Inc stands at $5.2 billion, indicating the company's borrowing obligations. Finally, the gross profit of Essential Utilities Inc is $1.2 billion, which represents the company's profit after subtracting the cost of goods sold from the revenue. The CEO of Essential Utilities Inc is Christopher Franklin, who has been leading the company since 2015. As the CEO, Christopher Franklin is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of the company and ensuring its financial success.
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How has Essential Utilities (WTRG) stock's performance compared to its sector and the market over the past year?

Over the past year, Essential Utilities (WTRG) has experienced a price change of . Compared to the Utilities sector, which saw a change of 22.20%, Essential Utilities has underperformed compared to its sector, indicating its relative standing within the Utilities sector. Against the broader market's change of 20.02%, it has fallen short of the market average. This comparison highlights Essential Utilities 's performance relative to both its sector and the overall market over the last year.
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What is the PE ratio of Essential Utilities (WTRG) stock?

The PE (Price to Earnings) ratio of Essential Utilities (WTRG) is currently 18.86. This metric is used to evaluate the valuation of a company's stock, comparing its current share price relative to its per-share earnings.
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What is the EPS of Essential Utilities (WTRG) stock?

The Earnings Per Share (EPS) for Essential Utilities (WTRG), calculated on a diluted basis, is $2.17. EPS is a key indicator of a company's profitability, showing the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock.
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What is the operating margin of Essential Utilities (WTRG) stock?

The operating margin for Essential Utilities (WTRG) is 37.5%. This metric represents the percentage of revenue that remains after paying for variable production costs, indicating the efficiency and profitability of the company's core business operations.
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What is the EBITDA of Essential Utilities (WTRG) stock?

The EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) of Essential Utilities (WTRG) is $1.13B. EBITDA is a widely used earnings metric to assess a company's operational efficiency and profitability before the impact of non-operating decisions such as financing, accounting, and tax environments.
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How much debt does Essential Utilities (WTRG) have?

Essential Utilities (WTRG) has a total debt of $7.7B. The net debt for Essential Utilities (WTRG) is currently not available.

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