Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-09-27 to 2026-09-25)
Essential Utilities is a Pennsylvania-based holding company for US water, wastewater, and natural gas distribution utilities. The company's water business serves 3 million people in eight states. I...
Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 20.13 (historical range: 15.48–21.39, median: 17.80), placing it at the 86th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 4.39 (range: 4.03–5.68, 15th percentile — cheap relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 21.84 (range: 19.63–26.23, 63th percentile).
Essential Utilities, Inc. trades near its historical valuation range, with most metrics close to their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 20.13 | 15.48 | 17.80 | 21.39 | 86th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 4.39 | 4.03 | 4.64 | 5.68 | 15th | cheap relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 21.84 | 19.63 | 21.22 | 26.23 | 63th | above its historical average |
Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Valuation & P/E History
Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) is a US-listed stock operating in the Utilities sector, specifically the Water Supply industry currently trading at $38.97 with a market capitalization of $11.1 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for WTRG based on 500 data points covering 2024-09-27 to 2026-09-25. The P/E ratio of 20.13 is above the historical median of 17.80, placing WTRG at the 86th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 4.39 compares to a median of 4.64.
WTRG Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Essential Utilities, Inc.'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether WTRG is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests WTRG is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Essential Utilities, Inc..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is WTRG Overvalued or Undervalued?
Essential Utilities, Inc. trades near its historical valuation range, with most metrics close to their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 55 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive WTRG is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full WTRG analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.WTRG trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.