Essential Utilities, Inc.
New York Stock ExchangeTotal Valuation
Essential Utilities, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 11.04B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 19.73B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.
| Market Cap | 11.04B |
| Enterprise Value | 19.73B |
Share Statistics
Essential Utilities, Inc. currently has 283.36M shares outstanding.
| Shares Outstanding | 283.36M |
| Owned by Insiders (%) | N/A |
| Owned by Institutions (%) | N/A |
Valuation Ratios
Essential Utilities, Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 20.39. The price-to-sales ratio is 4.45, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 4.63.
| PE Ratio | 20.39 |
| PS Ratio | 4.45 |
| PB Ratio | 4.63 |
| P/TBV Ratio | 2.50 |
| P/FCF Ratio | 4.73 |
| P/OCF Ratio | 11.63 |
Enterprise Valuation
On an enterprise value basis, Essential Utilities, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 14.93 and an EV/FCF ratio of 7.25. The EV/Sales ratio of 7.73 reflects the premium investors are willing to pay for the company's revenue stream, while the EV/EBIT multiple of 22.10 provides insight into valuation relative to core operating earnings.
| EV / Sales | 7.73 |
| EV / EBITDA | 14.93 |
| EV / EBIT | 22.10 |
| EV / FCF | 7.25 |
Financial Position
Essential Utilities, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 0.95, meaning it holds 0.9x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 122.49, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 3.95 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.
| Current Ratio | 0.95 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.76 |
| Debt / Equity | 122.49 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 6.39 |
| Interest Coverage | 3.95 |
Financial Efficiency
Essential Utilities, Inc. posts a return on equity of 23.51 and a return on invested capital of 5.71.
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 23.51 |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 2.92 |
| Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | 5.71 |
| Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | 8.34 |
| Revenue Per Employee | N/A |
| Employee Count | N/A |
| Inventory Turnover | 17.05 |
Taxes
Over the trailing twelve months, Essential Utilities, Inc. has paid 30.43M in income taxes, reflecting an effective tax rate of 5.18.
| Income Tax | 30.43M |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.18 |
Stock Price Statistics
Essential Utilities, Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 3.86976% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 37.72, while the 200-day moving average is 38.96.
| Beta (5Y) | N/A |
| 52-Week Price Change | 3.86976% |
| 50-Day Moving Average | 37.72 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | 38.96 |
| Average Volume (20 Days) | N/A |
Income Statement
Over the trailing twelve months, Essential Utilities, Inc. generated 2.55B in revenue and converted that into 556.97M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 1.97. EBITDA reached 1.32B, while operating income came in at 892.69M.
| Revenue | 2.55B |
| Gross Profit | 1.42B |
| Operating Income | 892.69M |
| Pretax Income | 587.40M |
| Net Income | 556.97M |
| EBITDA | 1.32B |
| EBIT | 892.69M |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) | 1.97 |
Balance Sheet
Essential Utilities, Inc. holds 75.93M in cash and equivalents against 8.44B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 8.35B. Total book value stands at 2.45B, with working capital of -31.82M providing operational flexibility.
| Cash & Cash Equivalents | 75.93M |
| Total Debt | 8.44B |
| Net Debt | 8.35B |
| Equity (Book Value) | 2.45B |
| Book Value Per Share | 8.70 |
| Working Capital | -31.82M |
Cash Flow
Essential Utilities, Inc. produced 976.35M in operating cash flow over the past twelve months. After subtracting -1.43B in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled -452.34M - equivalent to -1.60 per share.
| Operating Cash Flow | 976.35M |
| Capital Expenditures | -1.43B |
| Free Cash Flow | -452.34M |
| FCF Per Share | -1.60 |
Margins
Essential Utilities, Inc. operates with a gross margin of 55.52, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 34.97 and net profit margin of 21.82 provide insight into operational efficiency.
| Gross Margin | 55.52 |
| Operating Margin | 34.97 |
| Pretax Margin | 23.01 |
| Profit Margin | 21.82 |
| EBITDA Margin | 51.77 |
Dividends & Yields
The company's payout ratio of 68.47 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders.
| Dividend Per Share | 1.35 |
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
| Payout Ratio | 68.47 |
| Shareholder Yield | -5.01 |
| FCF Yield | 21.14 |
Stock Splits
Essential Utilities, Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on September 3, 2013 with a 4:5 split ratio.
| Last Split Date | 9/3/2013 |
| Split Ratio | 4:5 |
Scores
Essential Utilities, Inc. posts an Altman Z-Score of 1.03, below the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.
| Altman Z-Score | 1.03 |