WTRG
Essential Utilities Inc
NYSE: WTRG · UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER
$37.57
+1.66% today
Updated 2026-06-05
Market cap
$10.64B
P/E ratio
19.14
P/S ratio
4.17x
EPS (TTM)
$1.96
Dividend yield
3.64%
52W range
$35 – $41
Volume
2.0M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
4.0
Growth
C3.0
Quality
D7.0
Profitability
B+6.0
Valuation
B3/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
0.8
Altman Z-Score
Distress
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Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$39.80
+5.94%
12-Month target
$39.59
+5.38%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$68.87
Margin of safety
+45.64%
0 Strong Buy2 Buy4 Hold0 Sell1 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Profit margin 21.80% — above average
+ 45.64% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Piotroski 3/9 — weak financial health
- Altman Z 0.75 — distress zone
- Negative free cash flow $-22.05M
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.29B | $2.05B | $2.09B | $2.47B | $2.55B |
| Net income | $465.24M | $498.23M | $595.31M | $616.37M | $224.39M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $1.96 |
| Free cash flow | $-462.46M | $-265.52M | $-559.40M | $-419.52M | $-22.05M |
| Profit margin | 20.33% | 24.26% | 28.54% | 24.91% | 21.80% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-22 | SCHULLER, DANIEL | Buy | 6,682 | — |
| 2026-02-22 | SCHULLER, DANIEL | Sale | 4,683 | $38.78 |
| 2026-02-22 | SCHULLER, DANIEL | Sale | 4,681 | $38.78 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Essential Utilities Inc trades at $37.57. representing a P/E of 19.14x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 60/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 3/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 0.75, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $2.55B. with profit margins at 21.80%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $68.87.
Frequently asked questions
What is Essential Utilities Inc's stock price?
Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG) trades at $37.57, on a P/E of 19.1x and a P/S of 4.2x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Essential Utilities Inc overvalued?
Essential Utilities Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 60/100 (Grade C+), which we rate Hold. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $68.87 versus the $37.57 price, a 45.6% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.
What is the price target of Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $39.80, about 5.9% above the current $37.57. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $68.87, a +45.6% margin of safety versus today's $37.57. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.
What is Essential Utilities Inc's revenue?
Essential Utilities Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $2.55B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Essential Utilities Inc's Altman Z-Score is 0.75, which places it in the distress. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorUTILITIES
IndustryUTILITIES - REGULATED WATER
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio4.17x
ROE8.08%
Beta0.65
50D MA$38.25
200D MA$38.96
Shares out0.28B
Float0.28B
Short ratio—
Avg volume2.0M
Performance
1 week-3.50%
1 month-7.42%
3 months-0.58%
YTD-0.86%
1 year—
3 years—
5 years—