Middlesex Water [MSEX] vs Essential Utilities [WTRG] Detailed Stock Comparison
Middlesex Water
NASDAQ
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Essential Utilities
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Middlesex Water wins in 5 metrics, Essential Utilities wins in 15 metrics, with 0 ties. Essential Utilities appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Middlesex Water | Essential Utilities | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 21.99 | 16.82 | Essential Utilities |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 2.09 | 1.64 | Essential Utilities |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 90.74 | 116.11 | Middlesex Water |
| PEG Ratio | 12.98 | 0.47 | Essential Utilities |
| EV/EBITDA | 15.47 | 14.41 | Essential Utilities |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 22.15% | 27.62% | Essential Utilities |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 30.57% | 35.92% | Essential Utilities |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 30.57% | 35.92% | Essential Utilities |
| Return on Equity | 9.70% | 10.03% | Essential Utilities |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 2.82% | 3.14% | Essential Utilities |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-15.89M | $-559.40M | Middlesex Water |
| Dividend Yield | 3.28% | 3.53% | Essential Utilities |
| 1-Year Return | -13.54% | 0.59% | Essential Utilities |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 4.90 | 4.70 | Essential Utilities |
| Enterprise Value | $1.37B | $18.62B | Essential Utilities |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 7.02 | 7.96 | Middlesex Water |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 53.23% | 60.14% | Essential Utilities |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $11 | $8 | Middlesex Water |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $2.42 | $2.33 | Middlesex Water |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.80 | 0.76 | Essential Utilities |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Middlesex Water vs Essential Utilities Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex Water | 3.39% | -0.41% | -2.71% | -8.98% | 3.63% | 2.78% |
| Essential Utilities | 1.07% | 0.38% | 4.67% | 0.85% | 7.31% | 8.82% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex Water | -13.54% | -41.81% | -18.54% | 130.91% | 218.71% | 156.73% |
| Essential Utilities | 0.59% | -22.00% | -7.98% | 52.96% | 146.51% | 95.61% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Middlesex Water vs Essential Utilities
| Metric | MSEX | WTRG |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $958.84M | $10.99B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 102,660 | 1,914,090 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 159,053 | 1,833,110 |
| Last Close | $54.60 | $39.64 |
| 52 Week Range | $48.18 - $70.73 | $33.18 - $41.65 |
| % from 52W High | -22.81% | -4.83% |
| All-Time High | $121.43 (Dec 27, 2021) | $54.52 (Feb 17, 2020) |
| % from All-Time High | -55.04% | -27.29% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.00% | 0.19% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.02% | 0.43% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.22% | 0.28% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.31% | 0.36% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.10% | 0.10% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 90.74 | 116.11 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $25.41 | $23.96 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.14 | $0.09 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $72.94M | $915.75M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $28.97M | $-700,683,264 |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 3.28% | 3.53% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.69 | $1.32 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Middlesex Water vs Essential Utilities
| Metric | MSEX | WTRG |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 21.99 | 16.82 |
| Forward P/E | 22.36 | 18.40 |
| PEG Ratio | 12.98 | 0.47 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 4.90 | 4.70 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 2.09 | 1.64 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $958.84M | $10.99B |
| Enterprise Value | $1.37B | $18.62B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 7.02 | 7.96 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 15.47 | 14.41 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.80 | 0.76 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $25.41 | $23.96 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Middlesex Water vs Essential Utilities
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MSEX | WTRG |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $44.30M | $783.63M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $21.11M | $322.47M |
| Gross Profit | $23.19M | $461.16M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $11.56M | $338.91M |
| EBITDA | $20.90M | $438.57M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $10.64M | $263.19M |
| Income Tax | $1.16M | $-20.60M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $9.48M | $283.79M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MSEX | WTRG |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $2.66M | $20.78M |
| Total Current Assets | $46.50M | $494.48M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $101.22M | $756.61M |
| Long-Term Debt | $353.53M | $7.55B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $450.66M | $6.46B |
| Retained Earnings | $200.44M | $2.14B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $2.42M | $16.57B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MSEX | WTRG |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $12.76M | $347.34M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $-270.54M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-5.13M | $28.98M |
| Debt Repayment | $-1.59M | $-689.61M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | $-2.23M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | MSEX | WTRG |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 447,480 | 4.37M |
| Short Ratio | 2.59 | 2.49 |
| Short % of Float | 0.03% | 0.02% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 102,660 | 1,914,090 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 159,053 | 1,833,110 |
| Shares Outstanding | 17.89M | 274.82M |
| Float Shares | 17.74M | 279.59M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.01% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.79% | 0.83% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Middlesex Water vs Essential Utilities
| Metric | MSEX | WTRG |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.69 | $1.32 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 3.28% | 3.53% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $1.40 | $1.24 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.49% | 0.77% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $4.21 | $3.72 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 15, 2025 | May 13, 2025 |