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WTRG:NYE-Essential Utilities Inc (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Utilities - Regulated Water |

Last Closing

USD 38.74

Change

+0.24 (+0.62)%

Market Cap

USD 11.05B

Volume

2.07M

Analyst Target

USD 49.00
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About

Essential Utilities, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, or natural gas services in the United States. The company operates through Regulated Water and Regulated Natural Gas segments. It offers water services through operating and maintenance contract with municipal authorities and other parties. In addition, the company provides utility service line protection solutions and repair services to households. It 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.

Company Website : https://www.essential.co

Currency: USD

Country : USA

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Largest Industry Peers for Utilities - Regulated Water

Symbol Name Price(Change) Market Cap
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-0.11 (-0.08%)

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AWR American States Water Company

-0.16 (-0.19%)

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ARIS Aris Water Solutions Inc

+0.57 (+3.62%)

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CWT California Water Service Group

-0.01 (-0.02%)

 N/A
SBS Companhia de Saneamento Basico..

+0.06 (+0.38%)

 N/A
SJW SJW Corporation

-0.73 (-1.30%)

 N/A

ETFs Containing WTRG

BILD Macquarie ETF Trust 4.88 % 0.00 %

-0.05 (-0.20%)

 USD 5.40M
CGW Invesco S&P Global Water .. 4.65 % 0.60 %

+0.14 (+-0.20%)

 USD 0.98B
IQQQ:XETRA iShares Global Water UCIT.. 4.64 % 0.00 %

-0.30 (-0.20%)

 USD 2.29B
AQWA Global X Clean Water ETF 4.62 % 0.00 %

+0.02 (+-0.20%)

 USD 0.01B
IH2O:SW iShares Global Water UCIT.. 4.59 % 0.00 %

+0.35 (+-0.20%)

 USD 2.33B
CWW:CA iShares Global Water Comm.. 3.75 % 0.66 %

+0.01 (+-0.20%)

 CAD 0.33B
FIW First Trust Water ETF 0.00 % 0.55 %

+0.40 (+-0.20%)

 N/A
DH2O:LSE iShares Global Water UCIT.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.07 (+-0.20%)

 N/A
IH2O:LSE iShares Global Water UCIT.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+6.00 (+-0.20%)

 N/A
IQQQ:F iShares Global Water UCIT.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

N/A

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Regulated Water) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 3.72% 86% B+ 44% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 3.72% 86% B+ 50% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 15.13% 86% B+ 48% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 15.13% 86% B+ 53% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -3.13% 14% F 21% F
Dividend Return -0.91% 29% F 18% F
Total Return 2.22% 100% F 50% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 12.22% 100% F 74% C
Risk Adjusted Return -7.45% 14% F 18% F
Market Capitalization 11.05B 75% C 87% B+

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Underpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Underpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.