WTRG Essential Utilities PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Essential Utilities stock as of Feb 4, 2025 is 17.8. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $1.99 and the stock price of $35.42 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 5% from its last 4 quarters average of 18.8.
WTRG PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Essential Utilities for the last ten years is 28.65. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 17.8 is 38% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, WTRG's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Sep 2019 quarter at 60.58, when the price was $44.83 and the EPS was $0.74. The lowest point was recorded in the Mar 2024 quarter, when it reached 17.56 with a price of $37.05 and an EPS of $2.11.
Essential Utilities PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 42.55% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -25.55% in 2023
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20.08 | -25.55% | $37.35 | $1.86 |
| 2022 | 26.97 | -15.61% | $47.73 | $1.77 |
| 2021 | 31.96 | -22.95% | $53.69 | $1.68 |
| 2020 | 41.48 | -8.09% | $47.29 | $1.14 |
| 2019 | 45.13 | 42.55% | $46.94 | $1.04 |
| 2018 | 31.66 | 8.95% | $34.19 | $1.08 |
| 2017 | 29.06 | 27.68% | $39.23 | $1.35 |
| 2016 | 22.76 | -12.93% | $30.04 | $1.32 |
| 2015 | 26.14 | 29.21% | $29.8 | $1.14 |
| 2014 | 20.23 | 8.07% | $26.7 | $1.32 |
| 2013 | 18.72 | 4% | $23.59 | $1.26 |
| 2012 | 18 | -15.29% | $20.34 | $1.13 |
| 2011 | 21.25 | -13.76% | $17.64 | $0.83 |
| 2010 | 24.64 | 9.07% | $17.98 | $0.73 |
| 2009 | 22.59 | -20.46% | $14.01 | $0.62 |
Essential Utilities PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | 19.38 | 5.9% | $38.57 | $1.99 |
| Jun 2024 | 18.3 | 4.21% | $37.33 | $2.04 |
| Mar 2024 | 17.56 | -12.55% | $37.05 | $2.11 |
| Dec 2023 | 20.08 | 5.85% | $37.35 | $1.86 |
| Sep 2023 | 18.97 | -15.88% | $34.33 | $1.81 |
| Jun 2023 | 22.55 | -10.62% | $39.91 | $1.77 |
| Mar 2023 | 25.23 | -6.45% | $43.65 | $1.73 |
| Dec 2022 | 26.97 | 15.36% | $47.73 | $1.77 |
| Sep 2022 | 23.38 | -12.79% | $41.38 | $1.77 |
| Jun 2022 | 26.81 | -9.82% | $45.85 | $1.71 |
| Mar 2022 | 29.73 | -6.98% | $51.13 | $1.72 |
| Dec 2021 | 31.96 | 14.43% | $53.69 | $1.68 |
| Sep 2021 | 27.93 | 2.05% | $46.08 | $1.65 |
| Jun 2021 | 27.37 | 0.29% | $45.7 | $1.67 |
| Mar 2021 | 27.29 | -34.21% | $44.75 | $1.64 |
WTRG average PE ratio chart
WTRG's current PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
Frequently asked questions
What is Essential Utilities's PE ratio?
WTRG's price to earnings ratio is 17.8 as of Feb 4, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Essential Utilities (WTRG)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for WTRG stock is 22.63.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Essential Utilities (WTRG)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for WTRG stock is 27.08.
What is the highest PE ratio for WTRG?
Over the last ten years, the Sep 2019 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 60.58.
How does the current PE ratio for WTRG compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of WTRG is 38% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is WTRG's PE ratio calculated (Essential Utilities PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Feb 4, 2025), Essential Utilities's share price is $35.42. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $1.99. Therefore, Essential Utilities's price to earnings ratio for today is 17.8. PE RATIO(17.8) = STOCK PRICE($35.42) / TTM EPS($1.99)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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