WTRG

Essential Utilities
$39.54
−$0.07 (−0.18%)Jul 27, 2026
3.9FairMoatMint rating

MoatMint rates Essential Utilities (WTRG) 3.9 out of 10, a research rating of the company's quality, value, growth, momentum and financial health. Its quality rating is 3.5 out of 10.

Key metrics

The numbers that frame WTRG today
Market cap
$11.21B
P/E (TTM)
20.1
EV / FCF
-38.5
Gross margin
51.8%
EV / Sales
7.7
ROIC
3.8%
Div yield
3.43%
Debt / equity
1.2
52wk Low
$35.17
52wk High
$41.47

WTRG stock rating

How WTRG scores on quality, value, growth, momentum and financial health
3.9out of 10
Fair overallNeutral business, full priceTop 61% of ~5,000 US stocks
QualityFair3.5/10
GrowthFair3.8/10
MomentumNeutral4.6/10
ValueNeutral4.7/10
Financial HealthGood7.3/10

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Frequently asked questions

Plain-English answers about WTRG
Is Essential Utilities a good buy?
Hold. Essential Utilities has weak quality and mixed momentum. The setup is weak overall. Growth looks weak. That could put pressure on the long-term business case. We think Essential Utilities is selling at a fair price.
What is the market capitalization of WTRG?
Essential Utilities's market capitalization is $11.21B.
What is the P/E ratio for WTRG stock?
Essential Utilities's current P/E ratio is 20.1.
What is the 52-week high for WTRG stock?
The 52-week high for Essential Utilities is $41.47. The current close of $39.54 is 4.6% below that high.
What is the 52-week low for WTRG stock?
The 52-week low for Essential Utilities is $35.17. The current close of $39.54 is 12.4% above that low.
Does WTRG stock pay dividends?
Essential Utilities pays a dividend. The latest dividend per share in the company data is $1.36, which implies a yield of 3.43% based on the current close.
What is the Debt / Equity ratio for WTRG?
Essential Utilities's Debt / Equity ratio is 1.23.