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.
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.
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 |
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 |
Currently, MSEX's PE ratio is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
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 |
MSEX stock has a price to earnings ratio of 25.27 as of Apr 17, 2025.
The average PE ratio for MSEX stock over the past 3 years is 32.16.
The average PE ratio for MSEX stock over the past 5 years is 35.34.
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 57.84 in the Dec 2021 quarter.
MSEX's price to earnings ratio is currently 19% below its 10-year historical average.
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.