---
title: "Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG.US)"
type: "Symbol"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/quote/WTRG.US.md"
symbol: "WTRG.US"
name: "Essential Utilities, Inc."
industry: "Water Utilities"
datetime: "2026-05-20T14:40:02.642Z"
locales:
  - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/WTRG.US.md)
  - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/quote/WTRG.US.md)
  - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/quote/WTRG.US.md)
---

# Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG.US)

## Company Overview

Essential Utilities, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, and natural gas services in the United States. The company operates through Regulated Water; and Regulated Natural Gas segments. It also provides utility service line protection solutions and repair services to households; gas marketing and production activities; and natural gas distribution services. The company serves approximately 5.5 million residential water, commercial water, fire protection, industrial water, wastewater, and other water and utility customers in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, Indiana, Virginia, and Kentucky under the Aqua and Peoples brands.

| Item | Detail |
|------|--------|
| Industry | Water Utilities |
| Exchange | US Market |
| Website | [www.essential.co](https://www.essential.co) |

## Key Drivers
> *AI-analyzed key factors driving this stock's performance*


## Longbridge Financial Score™: C
> *Longbridge Financial Score™ — Proprietary multi-factor rating model by Longbridge*
> Updated: 2026-05-20T04:30:13.000Z

**Overall: C (0.50)**

**Industry**: Water Utilities

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Industry Ranking | 4 / 15 |
| Industry Median | C |
| Industry Average | C |

- **Style**: Value - Stocks where the company's main business is in a mature stage.
- **Scale**: Mid - The company has stable operation of a large-cap stock and the high return of a small-cap stock.

**Multi Score**: C

#### Style Score Score: 

| Indicator | Value | Rating |
|-----------|-------|--------|
| Revenue YoY | 13.07% |  |
| Net Profit YoY | -9.19% |  |
| P/B Ratio | 1.53 |  |
| Dividend Ratio | 3.69% |  |

#### Size Score Score: 

| Indicator | Value | Rating |
|-----------|-------|--------|
| Market Cap | 10513400195.67 |  |
| Revenue | 2552748000.00 |  |

#### Multi Score Score: C

| Indicator | Value | Rating |
|-----------|-------|--------|
| ROE | 8.34% | B |
| Profit Margin | 21.82% | A |
| Gross Margin | 51.17% | B |
| Revenue YoY | 13.07% | B |
| Net Profit YoY | -9.19% | D |
| Total Assets YoY | 7.93% | B |
| Net Assets YoY | 6.70% | B |
| Cash Flow Margin | 175.30% | B |
| OCF YoY | 13.07% | B |
| Turnover | 0.13 | E |
| Gearing Ratio | 65.15% | D |

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## Valuation Analysis

| Metric | Current | Industry Ranking | High | Median | Low |
|--------|---------|-----------------|------|--------|-----|
| PE (TTM) | 18.88 | 4/15 | 18.11 | 16.98 | 16.45 |
| PB | 1.53 | 3/15 | 1.66 | 1.63 | 1.59 |
| PS (TTM) | 4.12 | 8/15 | 4.72 | 4.63 | 4.53 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.69% | 3/15 | 3.51% | 3.42% | 3.35% |

## Peer Comparison

| Rank | Name | Profit | Growth | Operation | Security | Cash | Rating |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 01 | Consolidated Water (CWCO.US) | B | C | C | A | C | B |
| 02 | American Water Works (AWK.US) | B | C | D | D | B | C |
| 03 | Cia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo (SBS.US) | A | B | C | D | C | C |
| 04 | Essential Utilities (WTRG.US) | B | B | E | D | B | C |
| 05 | Pennon Group Plc (PEGRY.US) | C | A | D | E | A | C |

## Institutional View

### Analyst Rating Distribution

> As of 2026-05-20T04:00:00.000Z

Total Analysts: **7**

| Rating | Count | Percentage |
|--------|-------|-----------| 
| Buy | 1 | 14% |
| Hold | 5 | 71% |
| Underweight | 1 | 14% |

### Target Price Forecast

| Metric | Price |
|--------|-------|
| Current Price | 36.99 |
| Highest Target | 45.00 |
| Lowest Target | 38.00 |

## References

- [Company Overview — Profile, executives, shareholders, business breakdown](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/WTRG.US/overview.md)
- [Financial Reports — Income, balance sheet, cash flow, dividends](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/WTRG.US/norm.md)
- [Related News](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/WTRG.US/news.md)
- [Filings — Company announcements and regulatory filings](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/WTRG.US/filings.md)

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> **Disclaimer: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.**