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WTRG Essential Utilities PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio for Essential Utilities stock as of May 22, 2025 is 17.29. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $2.23 and the stock price of $38.56 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 4.1% from its last 4 quarters average of 18.0.

WTRG PE ratio history

How has WTRG's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Essential Utilities for the last ten years is 28.3. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 17.29 is 39% 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 Dec 2024 quarter, when it reached 16.74 with a price of $36.32 and an EPS of $2.17.

Today
17.29
Average
28.3
Median
26.25
Minimum
16.74
Maximum
60.58

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
2024 16.74 -16.63% $36.32 $2.17
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

Essential Utilities PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Mar 2025 17.73 5.91% $39.53 $2.23
Dec 2024 16.74 -13.62% $36.32 $2.17
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

WTRG Price vs fair value

How does WTRG's price compare to its estimated fair value based on its growth

WTRG average PE ratio chart

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

WTRG's current PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
21.14
5-year avg
25.71
10-year avg
28.3
15-year avg
25.82

Frequently asked questions

What is Essential Utilities's PE ratio?

WTRG's price to earnings ratio is 17.29 as of May 22, 2025.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Essential Utilities (WTRG)?

The 3-year average PE ratio for WTRG stock is 21.14.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Essential Utilities (WTRG)?

The 5-year average PE ratio for WTRG stock is 25.71.

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 39% 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 (May 22, 2025), Essential Utilities's share price is $38.56. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $2.23. Therefore, Essential Utilities's price to earnings ratio for today is 17.29. PE RATIO(17.29) = STOCK PRICE($38.56) / TTM EPS($2.23)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.