US · WTRG
Essential Utilities, Inc.
- Sector
- Utilities · Regulated Water
- Headquarters
- Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3489
- Website
- essential.co
Price · as of 2025-12-31
$38.03
Market cap 11.31B
Valuation summary
Four models, one snapshot. Upside is target ÷ current − 1.
| Valuation method | Value, $ | Upside, % |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence(AI) | $31.34 | -17.59% |
| Intrinsic Value(DCF) | $18.09 | -52.43% |
| Graham-Dodd Method(GD) | $15.47 | -59.33% |
| Graham Formula(GF) | $57.05 | +50.02% |
Valuation history
Annual price (USD per share) overlaid with each model's fair value. Y-axis is log scale.
| Year | Price | AI | DCF | Graham-Dodd | Graham Formula |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $12.34 | $13.59 | $2.32 | $3.66 | $5.15 |
| 2012 | $17.06 | $15.26 | $3.47 | $5.39 | $16.08 |
| 2013 | $17.92 | $14.91 | $3.69 | $6.08 | $11.90 |
| 2014 | $19.18 | $14.51 | $4.19 | $6.27 | $12.49 |
| 2015 | $24.36 | $15.77 | $3.73 | $4.99 | $14.08 |
| 2016 | $24.29 | $15.24 | $4.04 | $5.72 | $11.50 |
| 2017 | $27.09 | $15.73 | $4.55 | $5.65 | $9.43 |
| 2018 | $29.39 | $16.06 | $3.22 | $3.69 | $12.49 |
| 2019 | $39.37 | $19.94 | $8.17 | $9.80 | $14.65 |
| 2020 | $37.52 | $22.59 | $5.21 | $1.18 | $79.52 |
| 2021 | $41.23 | $22.89 | $1.51 | $4.36 | $59.16 |
| 2022 | $37.68 | $21.32 | $9.45 | $3.93 | $51.30 |
| 2023 | $33.09 | $20.60 | $2.05 | $4.84 | $0.00 |
| 2024 | $38.44 | $24.96 | $3.33 | $5.98 | $21.00 |
| 2025 | $40.15 | $31.34 | $4.06 | $15.47 | $57.05 |
AI valuation
Our deep-learning model estimates Essential Utilities, Inc.'s (WTRG) per-share fair value from quarterly fundamentals, sector trend, and historical valuation patterns.
- AI fair value
- $31.34
- Current price
- $38.03
- AI upside
- -17.59%
Methodology and confidence bands appear in the dedicated valuation theory section. The AI score is an estimate, not a recommendation.
Intrinsic value (DCF)
Open DCF calculatorThree textbook valuation models, recomputed daily from the latest financial statements. The DCF uses our Chepakovich model. Graham-Dodd and Graham Formula are conservative reference points.
DCF
$18.09
-52.43% upside
Graham-Dodd
$15.47
-59.33% upside
Graham Formula
$57.05
+50.02% upside
Peer comparison
Same-industry comparables, ranked by market cap.
| Basic Info | Model Valuation | Core Valuation | Profitability | Leverage & Liquidity | Growth | Cash Flow | Dividends | Enterprise Value | Risk | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ticker | Company Name | Price | Market Cap | AI Upside | DCF Upside | GD Upside | GF Upside | P/E | P/B | P/S | EV/EBITDA | PEG | P/TBV | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin | ROE | ROIC | ROA | Debt/Equity | Interest Coverage | Current Ratio | Quick Ratio | Net Debt/EBITDA | EPS Growth | Sales Growth | FCF Growth | FCF Yield | Op Cash Flow Ratio | Cash ROIC | Dividend Yield | Dividend Payout | Shareholder Yield | EV/EBIT | EV/FCF | EV/Sales | Altman Z-Score |
| WTRG | Essential Utilities, Inc. | $38.03 | 11.31B | -18% | -52% | -59% | +50% | 18.24 | 1.64 | 4.54 | 14.29 | 1319.55 | 1.64 | 40.96% | 37.22% | 24.91% | 9.44% | 6.30% | 3.29% | 1.21 | 2.80 | 0.55 | 0.01 | 6.06 | 138.00% | 1862.00% | -2501.00% | -3.73% | 1.32 | -2.89% | 3.32% | 60.60% | 3.34% | 21.20 | -46.54 | 7.89 | 0.80 |
| AES | The AES Corporation | $17.28 | 12.31B | +33% | -75% | -63% | -30% | 4.51 | 2.08 | 0.62 | 9.53 | 0.78 | 5.62 | 18.86% | 16.52% | 13.73% | 54.99% | 6.45% | 3.66% | 7.96 | 1.34 | 0.80 | 0.38 | 7.48 | 57429.00% | -314.00% | -107.00% | -61.09% | 0.32 | -15.84% | 6.36% | 28.60% | 6.36% | 17.26 | -7.55 | 2.85 | 0.48 |
| AWR | American States Water Com… | $74.53 | 2.89B | -24% | -57% | -80% | -17% | 22.18 | 2.76 | 4.38 | 15.10 | 351.56 | 2.76 | 50.77% | 30.89% | 19.82% | 13.23% | 8.22% | 4.98% | 0.90 | 4.35 | 1.32 | 0.96 | 3.66 | 631.00% | 1052.00% | -7866.00% | -0.25% | 1.32 | -0.37% | 2.59% | 57.40% | 2.59% | 18.73 | -536.82 | 5.79 | 1.87 |
| BIP | Brookfield Infrastructure… | $39.04 | 18.01B | +177% | -9% | — | -56% | 40.66 | 3.25 | 0.79 | 7.22 | 5.67 | -0.62 | 26.94% | 25.10% | 1.94% | 7.99% | 7.44% | 0.39% | 11.48 | 1.50 | — | — | 5.57 | 71667.00% | 980.00% | -18323.00% | 1.47% | — | 0.42% | 9.55% | 388.20% | 10.59% | 13.72 | 296.84 | 3.44 | 0.48 |
| CWT | California Water Service … | $45.08 | 2.69B | -32% | -56% | -56% | -78% | 21.15 | 1.60 | 2.70 | 7.41 | — | 1.63 | 36.74% | 18.16% | 12.82% | 7.68% | 6.83% | 2.36% | 0.00 | 2.72 | 0.85 | 0.12 | -0.14 | -3385.00% | -354.00% | -26815.00% | 11.19% | 0.72 | 13.08% | 2.73% | 57.80% | 54.37% | 14.62 | 8.77 | 2.65 | 0.86 |
| EMA | Emera Incorporated | $52.04 | 15.7B | -24% | -60% | -84% | +14% | 19.72 | 1.61 | 2.59 | 12.20 | 20.20 | 2.75 | 24.58% | 18.73% | 13.11% | 8.17% | 4.29% | 2.48% | 1.62 | 1.50 | 0.66 | 0.35 | 6.07 | 9766.00% | 1531.00% | 24230.00% | -8.05% | 0.27 | -5.12% | 3.03% | 59.80% | 3.03% | 27.48 | -24.71 | 5.15 | 0.70 |
| IDA | IDACORP, Inc. | $143.97 | 7.78B | -23% | -55% | -70% | -69% | 23.97 | 2.17 | 4.28 | 15.22 | 329.55 | 2.17 | 22.14% | 21.88% | 17.84% | 9.39% | 6.08% | 3.27% | 1.03 | 2.36 | 0.93 | 0.49 | 4.68 | 727.00% | -75.00% | 3920.00% | -7.43% | 0.67 | -8.85% | 2.43% | 58.10% | 2.47% | 28.28 | -19.42 | 6.19 | 1.25 |
| OGE | OGE Energy Corp. | $49.14 | 10.14B | -34% | -53% | -78% | -20% | 21.13 | 2.00 | 3.05 | 11.48 | 355.88 | 2.00 | 44.18% | 24.52% | 14.44% | 9.79% | 6.45% | 3.35% | 1.14 | 2.96 | 0.78 | 0.42 | 4.16 | 594.00% | 921.00% | -12974.00% | 0.83% | 1.04 | 0.80% | 3.44% | 72.60% | 3.44% | 19.52 | 188.69 | 4.79 | 1.38 |
| PNW | Pinnacle West Capital Cor… | $100.30 | 12B | +4% | -60% | -68% | -38% | 19.52 | 1.71 | 2.25 | 14.02 | — | 1.86 | 25.41% | 20.94% | 11.55% | 8.93% | 4.48% | 2.13% | 2.53 | 2.65 | 0.49 | 0.24 | 8.38 | -363.00% | 420.00% | 2818.00% | -6.81% | 0.57 | -3.84% | 3.51% | 68.60% | 3.51% | 26.71 | -36.45 | 5.59 | 0.69 |
| SBS | Companhia de Saneamento B… | $30.01 | 21.01B | +22% | -50% | -23% | +317% | 4.31 | 1.59 | 1.63 | 4.34 | 2.51 | -7.62 | 54.07% | 42.91% | 26.50% | 40.86% | 21.16% | 19.16% | 0.68 | 8.65 | 0.89 | 0.87 | 1.30 | 17171.00% | 4135.00% | 5517.00% | 12.43% | 0.62 | 14.19% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.07 | 10.77 | 2.18 | 2.23 |
| UGI | UGI Corporation | $37.41 | 8.04B | -17% | -55% | -94% | -23% | 11.78 | 1.67 | 1.10 | 9.11 | 8.00 | 5.00 | 49.86% | 15.19% | 9.30% | 14.87% | 9.27% | 4.44% | 1.58 | 2.69 | 0.89 | 0.58 | 4.32 | 14720.00% | 107.00% | 104.00% | 4.89% | 0.62 | 3.35% | 4.03% | 47.50% | 4.45% | 13.72 | 38.95 | 2.08 | 1.44 |
About Essential Utilities, Inc.
Essential Utilities, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, or natural gas services in the United States. It offers water services through operating and maintenance contract with municipal authorities and other parties. The company also provides non-utility raw water supply services for firms in the natural gas drilling industry; and water and sewer line protection solutions, and repair services to households through a third-party. It serves approximately 7.5 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, West Virginia, and Kentucky under the Aqua and Peoples brands. The company was formerly known as Aqua America, Inc. and changed its name to Essential Utilities, Inc. in February 2020. Essential Utilities, Inc. was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
- CEO
- Christopher H. Franklin
- Employees
- 3.29K
- Beta
- 0.81
Disclaimer: Information on this page is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Upside computed as ($18.09 ÷ $38.03) − 1 = -52.43% (DCF, example).