MSEX
Middlesex Water Company
NASDAQ: MSEX · UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER
$51.15
+0.43% today
Updated 2026-05-06
Market cap
$948.54M
P/E ratio
21.22
P/S ratio
4.76x
EPS (TTM)
$2.40
Dividend yield
2.73%
52W range
$44 – $61
Volume
0.2M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
59
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
6.0
Growth
B3.0
Quality
D7.0
Profitability
B+4.0
Valuation
C1/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
0.8
Altman Z-Score
Distress
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Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$60.00
+17.30%
12-Month target
$49.37
-3.48%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$45.82
Margin of safety
-12.85%
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Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Profit margin 22.10% — above average
Risks
- Piotroski 1/9 — weak financial health
- Altman Z 0.81 — distress zone
- Negative free cash flow $-8.91M
- 12.85% above intrinsic value
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $162.43M | $166.27M | $191.88M | $194.69M | $199.11M |
| Net income | $42.43M | $31.52M | $44.35M | $42.82M | $10.61M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $2.40 |
| Free cash flow | $-29.97M | $-37.40M | $-15.89M | $-33.76M | $-8.91M |
| Profit margin | 26.12% | 18.96% | 23.11% | 21.99% | 22.10% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | ZERHOUNI, MOHAMMED G. | Buy | 5,927 | $52.05 |
| 2026-04-01 | SORENSEN, GREGORY S | Buy | 4,983 | $52.05 |
| 2026-04-01 | SIMPSON, GEORGIA M | Buy | 2,140 | $52.05 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Middlesex Water Company trades at $51.15. representing a P/E of 21.22x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 59/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 1/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 0.81, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $199.11M. with profit margins at 22.10%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $45.82.
Frequently asked questions
What is Middlesex Water Company's stock price?
Middlesex Water Company (MSEX) trades at $51.15.
Is Middlesex Water Company overvalued?
Smart Value Score 59/100 (Grade C+, Hold). DCF value $45.82.
What is the price target of Middlesex Water Company (MSEX)?
The analyst target price is $60.00, representing +17.3% upside from the current price of $51.15.
What is the intrinsic value of Middlesex Water Company (MSEX)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $45.82, a -12.8% margin of safety versus $51.15.
What is the future stock price of MSEX by 2030?
Our revenue-driven model estimates Middlesex Water Company could reach $65.50 by 2030, based on historical CAGR, margin trends, and capped P/E multiples.
What is Middlesex Water Company's revenue?
TTM revenue is $199.11M.
Piotroski F-Score?
1/9 — weak financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
0.81 — distress.
Company info
SectorUTILITIES
IndustryUTILITIES - REGULATED WATER
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio4.76x
ROE9.22%
Beta0.78
50D MA$52.73
200D MA$53.15
Shares out0.02B
Float0.02B
Short ratio—
Avg volume0.2M
Performance
1 week-4.06%
1 month-4.70%
3 months-0.14%
YTD+1.69%
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