Essential Utilities Inc
Research Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG) on Bullrun: valuation model: 1.3% undervalued, market cap USD 11.57B, P/E 20.8, dividend yield 3.4%. Explore financials, valuation history, model signals, and stock context.
Key Metrics
- TickerWTRG
- ExchangeNYSE
- CountryUnited States
- SectorUtilities
- IndustryUtilities-Regulated Water
- CurrencyUSD
- Valuation signal1.3% undervalued
- Market capUSD 11.57B
- P/E20.8
- Dividend yield3.4%
- Financial periodQ2 2026
- RevenueUSD 530.85M
- Net incomeUSD 105.73M
- Free cash flow-USD 69.34M
- Gross margin62.4%
Valuation Snapshot
Bullrun's latest valuation model marks Essential Utilities Inc as 1.3% undervalued; latest market cap is USD 11.57B; P/E is 20.8; dividend yield is 3.4%.
Peer valuation comparison
Latest P/E is 20.82x versus a Utilities sector median of 17.14x (21.5% above).
Latest dividend yield is 3.43% versus a Utilities sector median of 3.61% (5.0% below).
Five-year financial history
| Year | Revenue | Net income | Free cash flow | Gross margin | Diluted EPS | Cash | Total debt | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | USD 5.12B | USD 1.11B | -USD 1.07B | 27.9% | 5.69 | USD 34.78M | USD 8.13B | USD 6.86B |
| FY2024 | USD 4.65B | USD 1.05B | -USD 811.00M | 26.3% | 5.39 | USD 96.00M | USD 7.51B | USD 6.20B |
| FY2023 | USD 4.22B | USD 944.00M | -USD 701.00M | 26.7% | 4.9 | USD 4.61M | USD 6.89B | USD 9.80B |
| FY2022 | USD 2.29B | USD 465.24M | n/a | n/a | 1.77 | USD 11.40M | USD 6.57B | USD 7.69B |
Valuation history
| Year | Snapshot date | Market cap | P/E | Dividend yield | Annual dividend/share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026-08-25 | USD 11.57B | 20.8 | 3.4% | 1.39 |
| 2025 | 2025-12-31 | USD 10.86B | 17.4 | 3.5% | 1.34 |
| 2024 | 2024-12-31 | USD 9.98B | 16.7 | 3.5% | 1.28 |
| 2023 | 2023-12-29 | USD 10.21B | 20.8 | 3.2% | 1.2 |
| 2022 | 2022-12-30 | USD 12.52B | 26.8 | 2.3% | 1.12 |
| 2021 | 2021-12-31 | USD 13.58B | 32.0 | 1.9% | 1.04 |
Dividend history
Latest trailing dividend snapshot: annual dividend/share 1.39 USD, yield 3.4%.
| Year | Dividends/share |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | 3.31 USD |
| FY2024 | 3.06 USD |
| FY2023 | 2.83 USD |
| FY2022 | 0.29 USD |
About Essential Utilities Inc
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Essential Utilities Inc overvalued or undervalued?
Bullrun's valuation model currently marks Essential Utilities Inc as 1.3% undervalued.
What is Essential Utilities Inc's market cap?
Essential Utilities Inc's market capitalization is USD 11.57B.
What is Essential Utilities Inc's P/E ratio?
Essential Utilities Inc's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 20.8.
Does Essential Utilities Inc pay a dividend?
Essential Utilities Inc has a dividend yield of 3.4%.
What does Essential Utilities Inc do?
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.