Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Essential Utilities Inc stock (WTRG) is currently trading at $39.65. Essential Utilities Inc PE ratio is 18.05. Essential Utilities Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 4.54. Analyst consensus price target for WTRG is $40.60. WallStSmart rates WTRG as Hold.
- WTRG PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- WTRG PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- WTRG intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- WTRG fair value vs current price
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- Is WTRG undervalued or overvalued?
- Essential Utilities Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- WTRG Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- WTRG analyst price target and Smart Rating
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WTRG Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG)
WTRG trades 150% above its Graham fair value of $14.96, 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
Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG) · 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 market cap, operating margin, price/book. Concerns around peg ratio and return on equity. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG) Key Strengths (5)
Keeps $32 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs
Keeps $25 of every $100 in revenue as net profit
83.49% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Trading at 1.64x book value, attractively priced
Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG) Areas to Watch (5)
Earnings declining -30.00%, profits shrinking
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Premium valuation at 4.5x annual revenue
Solid revenue growth at 15.70% per year
Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 60/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.4/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 3.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (1.64) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 32.40%, Profit Margin at 24.90%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (3.78), Price/Sales (4.54) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 15.70%, EPS Growth at -30.00%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 9.44%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 9.44% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 15.70% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Operating Margin, Profit Margin) and negatives (EPS Growth, PEG Ratio). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
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.
WTRG Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
WTRG's Price-to-Sales ratio of 4.54x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 9.85x (1th percentile). The current valuation is 72% below its historical high of 16.45x set in Feb 2006, and 0% above its historical low of 4.53x in Mar 2026.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG) · UTILITIES › UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER
The Big Picture
Essential Utilities Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 2.5B with 16% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 24.9%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
Profit margin of 24.9% and operating margin of 32.4% demonstrate strong pricing power and operational efficiency.
Free cash flow is -241M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 3.3%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Essential Utilities Inc.
Bottom Line
Essential Utilities Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (16% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
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.
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About Essential Utilities Inc(WTRG)
NYSE
UTILITIES
UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER
USA
Essential Utilities, Inc. operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, or natural gas services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.