WTRG
Essential Utilities Inc
NYSE: WTRG · UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER
$37.47
-0.61% today
Updated 2026-05-08
Market cap
$10.68B
P/E ratio
17.14
P/S ratio
4.18x
EPS (TTM)
$2.20
Dividend yield
3.60%
52W range
$35 – $42
Volume
2.7M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
4.0
Growth
C3.3
Quality
D7.0
Profitability
B+6.7
Valuation
B2/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
0.7
Altman Z-Score
Distress
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Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$40.40
+7.82%
12-Month target
$39.59
+5.66%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$73.19
Margin of safety
+48.85%
0 Strong Buy1 Buy5 Hold0 Sell1 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Profit margin 21.80% — above average
+ 48.85% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Piotroski 2/9 — weak financial health
- Altman Z 0.74 — distress zone
- Negative free cash flow $-240.78M
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 | $132.68M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $2.20 |
| Free cash flow | $-462.46M | $-265.52M | $-559.40M | $-419.52M | $-240.78M |
| 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 $37.47. representing a P/E of 17.14x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 60/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 2/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 0.74, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $2.55B. with profit margins at 21.80%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $73.19.
Frequently asked questions
What is Essential Utilities Inc's stock price?
Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG) trades at $37.47.
Is Essential Utilities Inc overvalued?
Smart Value Score 60/100 (Grade C+, Hold). DCF value $73.19.
What is the price target of Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG)?
The analyst target price is $40.40, representing +7.8% upside from the current price of $37.47.
What is the intrinsic value of Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $73.19, a +48.9% margin of safety versus $37.47.
What is Essential Utilities Inc's revenue?
TTM revenue is $2.55B.
Piotroski F-Score?
2/9 — weak financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
0.74 — distress.
Company info
SectorUTILITIES
IndustryUTILITIES - REGULATED WATER
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio4.18x
ROE8.34%
Beta0.66
50D MA$39.83
200D MA$39.11
Shares out0.28B
Float0.28B
Short ratio—
Avg volume2.7M
Performance
1 week-3.50%
1 month-7.42%
3 months-0.58%
YTD-0.86%
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