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ARTNA:NGS-Artesian Resources Corporation Class A Non-Voting Common Stock (USD)

EQUITY | Utilities - Regulated Water | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 33.98

Change

+0.23 (+0.68)%

Market Cap

USD 0.30B

Volume

0.03M

Analyst Target

USD 46.00
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About

Artesian Resources Corp through its subsidiaries offers water, wastewater and other services on the Delmarva Peninsula. It distributes water for public and private fire protection, to residential, commercial, industrial, municipal and utility customers.

Company Website : http://www.artesianwater.com

Currency: USD

Country : USA

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ETFs Containing ARTNA

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Regulated Water) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 7.46% 88% B+ 77% C+
Dividend Return 1.93% 83% B 79% B-
Total Return 9.39% 88% B+ 79% B-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -3.33% 38% F 47% F
Dividend Return 3.43% 83% B 66% D+
Total Return 0.10% 50% F 49% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -3.22% 71% C- 45% F
Dividend Return 15.87% 100% F 50% F
Total Return 12.65% 86% B+ 46% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -1.06% 50% F 40% F
Dividend Return 1.41% 50% F 43% F
Total Return 2.47% 83% B 58% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 25.81% 75% C 66% D+
Risk Adjusted Return 5.48% 50% F 42% F
Market Capitalization 0.30B 57% F 57% F

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Regulated Water) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 24.50 100% 53%
Price/Book Ratio 1.47 88% 56%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 9.62 86% 29%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 10.39 88% 36%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 8.69% 50% 74%
Return on Invested Capital 4.55% 56% 65%
Return on Assets 2.67% 50% 75%
Debt to Equity Ratio 73.79% 78% 29%

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Analyst Rating

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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.

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.

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 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.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector