WTRG

Essential Utilities
$41.80
−$0.20 (−0.48%)Sep 10, 2026
4.9NeutralMoatMint rating

MoatMint rates Essential Utilities (WTRG) 4.9 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
$11.86B
P/E (TTM)
21.4
EV / FCF
-40.0
Gross margin
52.1%
EV / Sales
7.9
ROIC
3.7%
Div yield
3.28%
Debt / equity
1.2
52wk Low
$35.47
52wk High
$42.51

WTRG stock rating

How WTRG scores on quality, value, growth, momentum and financial health
4.9out of 10
Neutral overallFair business, full price
Quality3.5
Growth5.4
Momentum5.6
Value4.6
Financial Health7.6

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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 mixed. Growth looks mixed. The support signal is useful, but not decisive. We think Essential Utilities is selling at a fair price.
What is the market capitalization of WTRG?
Essential Utilities's market capitalization is $11.86B.
What is the P/E ratio for WTRG stock?
Essential Utilities's current P/E ratio is 21.4.
What is the 52-week high for WTRG stock?
The 52-week high for Essential Utilities is $42.51. The current close of $41.80 is 1.7% below that high.
What is the 52-week low for WTRG stock?
The 52-week low for Essential Utilities is $35.47. The current close of $41.80 is 17.8% above that low.
Does WTRG stock pay dividends?
Essential Utilities pays a dividend. The latest dividend per share in the company data is $1.37, which implies a yield of 3.28% based on the current close.
What is the Debt / Equity ratio for WTRG?
Essential Utilities's Debt / Equity ratio is 1.22.