GROWTH
Top line accelerating.
+18.6% YoY versus +1.6% prior. 3y CAGR +2.6%.
+18.6%
Essential Utilities, Inc. WTRG
Utilities · Market Cap: $10.6B
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Fundamentals as of 2026-03-31
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Utilities · Market Cap: $10.6B
Live price unavailable
Fundamentals as of 2026-03-31
All analysis on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair values are model-based estimates. Always do your own research.
+18.6% YoY versus +1.6% prior. 3y CAGR +2.6%.
+18.6%Net margin 24.9% versus 28.5% prior (−3.6pp). Operating 37.2%.
24.9%P/E 19.0x — 1% above the 5y median of 18.7x. Forward 16.7x hints at EPS expansion next year.
Concerns — Essential Utilities, Inc.'s 8.1% ROE is below sector median.
Financial story
Concerns — Essential Utilities, Inc.'s 8.1% ROE and 1.87 debt-to-equity warrant a closer look at the underlying business.
Bottom line: WTRG currently has no legendary investor models qualifying — see /stock/WTRG/valuation for the per-model breakdown, but earns a C sector grade (57/100) in Utilities. Use the per-tab analysis to form your own view. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
How does WTRG compare?
The Question
WTRG and AES differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full WTRG vs AES compare matrix.
Investor verdicts for WTRG are listed in the valuation tab. Per-model fair value and reasoning are in the valuation tab.
WTRG's P/E ratio is 19.0x. 5-year P/E history is in the financials tab.
Investor verdicts vary by methodology. Full breakdown by investor and signal is in the valuation tab.
WTRG's earnings calendar and history are tracked in the financials tab. Specific dates depend on company-published guidance.
WTRG is in the Utilities sector. Sector ranking and peer comparison are in the sector tab.
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Sign in to see the rankingWTRG sits at #7 in Utilities with a C grade (57/100).
