MSEX:NSD-Middlesex Water Company (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Utilities - Regulated Water |

Last Closing

USD 56.2

Change

+0.06 (+0.11)%

Market Cap

USD 1.04B

Volume

0.06M

Analyst Target

USD 71.33
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About

Middlesex Water Company owns and operates regulated water utility and wastewater systems in the United States. It operates in two segments, Regulated and Non-Regulated. The Regulated segment collects, treats, and distributes water on a retail and wholesale basis to residential, commercial, industrial, and fire protection customers; and provides regulated wastewater system in New Jersey, Pinelands Wastewater. The Non-Regulated segment provides non-regulated contract services for the operation and maintenance of municipal and private water and wastewater systems. The company primarily operates in parts of New Jersey and Delaware, including Middlesex, Tidewater, Pinelands Water, and Southern Shores. Middlesex Water Company was incorporated in 1896 and is headquartered in Iselin, New Jersey.

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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 6.78% 100% F 75% C
Dividend Return 1.29% 67% D+ 60% D-
Total Return 8.08% 100% F 76% C+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 4.77% 75% C 61% D-
Dividend Return 2.51% 50% F 53% F
Total Return 7.28% 75% C 62% D
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -19.66% 43% F 38% F
Dividend Return 8.69% 20% F 27% F
Total Return -10.97% 43% F 38% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -2.41% 38% F 36% F
Dividend Return -0.82% 38% F 37% F
Total Return 1.59% 17% F 40% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 30.90% 50% F 58% F
Risk Adjusted Return -2.66% 38% F 37% F
Market Capitalization 1.04B 100% F 73% C

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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:
Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

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.

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.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

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.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

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

Low Revenue Growth

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

Low Dividend Growth

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