MSEX Middlesex Water PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Apr 17, 2025, the Middlesex Water stock's PE ratio is 25.27. This results from the current EPS of $2.48 and stock price of $62.66. The current PE ratio is nearly equal to the average from the previous four quarters.

MSEX PE ratio history

How has MSEX's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Middlesex Water has averaged 31.13 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 25.27 is 19% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, MSEX's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2021 quarter at 57.84, when the stock price was $120.3 and the EPS was $2.08. The lowest value was in the Jun 2015 quarter, when it reached 19.12 with a price of $22.56 and an EPS of $1.18.

Today
25.27
Average
31.13
Median
29.55
Minimum
19.12
Maximum
57.84

Middlesex Water PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 74.8% in 2021

Maximum annual decrease: -43.33% in 2022

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 21.22 -42.76% $52.63 $2.48
2023 37.07 13.09% $65.62 $1.77
2022 32.78 -43.33% $78.67 $2.4
2021 57.84 74.8% $120.3 $2.08
2020 33.09 5.15% $72.47 $2.19
2019 31.47 16.21% $63.57 $2.02
2018 27.08 -5.68% $53.35 $1.97
2017 28.71 -7.06% $39.91 $1.39
2016 30.89 43.14% $42.94 $1.39
2015 21.58 6.67% $26.54 $1.23
2014 20.23 0.5% $23.06 $1.14
2013 20.13 -7.36% $20.94 $1.04
2012 21.73 -1% $19.56 $0.9
2011 21.95 14.86% $18.66 $0.85
2010 19.11 -20.84% $18.35 $0.96

Middlesex Water PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Dec 2024 21.22 -24.86% $52.63 $2.48
Sep 2024 28.24 11.84% $65.24 $2.31
Jun 2024 25.25 -1.9% $52.26 $2.07
Mar 2024 25.74 -30.56% $52.5 $2.04
Dec 2023 37.07 3.52% $65.62 $1.77
Sep 2023 35.81 -6.77% $66.25 $1.85
Jun 2023 38.41 0.31% $80.66 $2.1
Mar 2023 38.29 16.81% $78.12 $2.04
Dec 2022 32.78 2.34% $78.67 $2.4
Sep 2022 32.03 -17.81% $77.2 $2.41
Jun 2022 38.97 -12.19% $87.68 $2.25
Mar 2022 44.38 -23.27% $105.17 $2.37
Dec 2021 57.84 19.88% $120.3 $2.08
Sep 2021 48.25 30.48% $102.78 $2.13
Jun 2021 36.98 0.14% $81.73 $2.21

MSEX average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of MSEX for the past years

Currently, MSEX's PE ratio is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
32.16
5-year avg
35.34
10-year avg
31.13
15-year avg
27.46

MSEX PE vs peers

What is MSEX's PE ratio compared to its peers

MSEX's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks AWK and AWR, but it is greater than CWT's and SJW's. Middlesex Water is presently trading at a higher PE ratio (25.27) than its peer group average of 21.67.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
CWT California Water Service Group 15.61 $3.03B
ARTNA Artesian Resources Corp 17.51 $357.1M
SJW Sjw Group 19.03 $1.84B
YORW York Water Co 25.08 $512.55M
MSEX Middlesex Water Co 25.27 $1.12B
AWR American States Water Co 25.28 $3.06B
AWK American Water Works Company Inc 27.53 $28.93B
CDZI Cadiz Inc N/A $222.46M

Frequently asked questions

What is Middlesex Water's PE ratio?

MSEX stock has a price to earnings ratio of 25.27 as of Apr 17, 2025.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Middlesex Water (MSEX)?

The average PE ratio for MSEX stock over the past 3 years is 32.16.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Middlesex Water (MSEX)?

The average PE ratio for MSEX stock over the past 5 years is 35.34.

What is the highest PE ratio for MSEX?

Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 57.84 in the Dec 2021 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for MSEX compare to its historical average?

MSEX's price to earnings ratio is currently 19% below its 10-year historical average.

How is MSEX's PE ratio calculated (Middlesex Water PE ratio formula)?

The PE ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Apr 17, 2025), Middlesex Water's stock price is $62.66. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $2.48. Therefore, Middlesex Water's P/E ratio for today is 25.27. PE RATIO(25.27) = STOCK PRICE($62.66) / TTM EPS($2.48)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.