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Essential Utilities Inc(WTRG)
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Reward42Moderate
Risk38Moderate
📊75%Data
Strong 25% profit margin · 3.4% dividend yield · Revenue growing 16% YoY
WTRG
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USD · NYSE
Essential Utilities Inc | Utilities
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Market Cap:11.31Bn
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Reward Rating
42
Moderate
Bottom 10% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
38
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: $41.40.

What is Essential Utilities Inc?

, through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, and natural gas services in the United States.

WTRG · Verdict

Moderate reward · moderate risk

WTRG's standout is balance sheet; valuation and growth weigh on the picture.

Based on 88% data coverage

WTRG · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 1

  • Balance sheet68/100

    Interest covered 2.9×

Watchouts 2

  • Valuation19/100

    P/E 17.8× · PEG 3.60

  • Growth43/100

    Rev +2.6% CAGR · earnings +9.8%

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Essential Utilities Inc?

, through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, and natural gas services in the United States. It operates through Regulated Water; and Regulated Natural Gas segments. The company is listed on the NYSE in USA, operating in the Utilities sector, with a market capitalisation of 11.31B, and a P/E ratio of 16.7x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
💰 Profitability
Profitability metrics are mixed — margins may be under pressure.
⚠️ Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
💸 Valuation
Premium valuation reflects strong growth expectations already priced in.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (42)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with momentum and size offering the most support. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorUtilities
Market Cap11.31B
P/E Ratio16.6542
Dividend Yield3.36%
52 Week High41.6149
52 Week Low35.3591
Last AnnualDecember
IPO Date12/30/1987
IncorporatedUSA
Shares Outstanding283M
No. of Employees3,291
IndustryUtilities - Regulated Water
ExchangeNYSE
Beta0.815
CurrencyUSD
Websitewww.essential.co
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