Middlesex Water Company (MSEX) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Middlesex Water Company stock (MSEX) is currently trading at $51.11. Middlesex Water Company PE ratio is 21.58. Middlesex Water Company PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 4.84. Analyst consensus price target for MSEX is $57.00. WallStSmart rates MSEX as Underperform.
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- MSEX fair value vs current price
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- Is MSEX undervalued or overvalued?
- Middlesex Water Company financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- MSEX Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- MSEX analyst price target and Smart Rating
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MSEX Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Middlesex Water Company (MSEX)
MSEX trades 222% above its Graham fair value of $16.05, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Middlesex Water Company (MSEX) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in operating margin, price/book, profit margin. Concerns around peg ratio and return on equity. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Middlesex Water Company (MSEX) Key Strengths (4)
Keeps $22 of every $100 in revenue as net profit
88.13% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Strong operational efficiency: $26 kept per $100 revenue
Trading at 1.89x book value, attractively priced
Middlesex Water Company (MSEX) Areas to Watch (6)
Revenue declining -0.30%, a shrinking business
Earnings declining -4.70%, profits shrinking
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Premium valuation at 4.8x annual revenue
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Supporting Valuation Data
Middlesex Water Company (MSEX) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 49/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 2.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Profit Margin, Institutional Own., Operating Margin. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (1.89) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 26.30%, Profit Margin at 22.00%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (18.45), Price/Sales (4.84) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -0.30%, EPS Growth at -4.70%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 9.09%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 9.09% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -0.30% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Revenue Growth and EPS Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
MSEX Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
MSEX's Price-to-Sales ratio of 4.84x trades at a 17% premium to its historical average of 4.14x (74th percentile). The current valuation is 34% below its historical high of 7.37x set in Dec 2018, and 75% above its historical low of 2.77x in May 2009.
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Data-driven financial summary for Middlesex Water Company (MSEX) · UTILITIES › UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER
The Big Picture
Middlesex Water Company faces headwinds with declining revenue, though profitability provides a cushion. Revenue reached 195M with 0% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 22.0%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
Profit margin of 22.0% and operating margin of 26.3% demonstrate strong pricing power and operational efficiency.
Free cash flow is -6M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Debt management: total debt of 419M is significantly higher than cash (3M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Middlesex Water Company.
Bottom Line
Middlesex Water Company faces challenges with declining revenue. While profitability provides a buffer, the long-term trajectory needs to improve. Watch for management's strategic response and whether the company can stabilize or pivot to new growth drivers.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(6 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
REINHARD, WALTER G Director | Sell | -300 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
DUCHEMIN-LESLIE, NADINE President, CEO | Buy | +4,630 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
HOGLUND, ROBERT N Director | Buy | +2,000 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
CAPKO, ROBERT JOHN PAO & Controller | Sell | -134 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 10:09:47 AM
About Middlesex Water Company(MSEX)
NASDAQ
UTILITIES
UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER
USA
Middlesex Water Company owns and operates regulated water and wastewater utility systems. The company is headquartered in Iselin, New Jersey.