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Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG)

As of Sep 20, 2026, Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) scores 6.1/10 on AlphaStocks' five-model composite, #2 of 60 Utilities stocks.

Utilities / Water Utilities

S&P MidCap 400

$41.01

Middle of the pack. No strong signal either way.

Consider Buy

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

Data as of Sep 20, 2026

#2out of 60 in Utilities

Is Essential Utilities, Inc. a Good Investment in 2026?

Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) scores 6.1 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Consider Buy rating. The Graham model rates Essential Utilities, Inc. as Strong (34% below fair value). The Greenblatt Magic Formula model is the least favorable, rating it Attractive. Essential Utilities, Inc. ranks #2 out of 60 stocks in the Utilities sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E10.4ROE12.6Market Cap12BDiv Yield5.8

Valuation

Trades at 10x earnings — near sector median of 18x.

Fair value estimate not available for this stock.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Attractive

6/8

Buffett

Attractive

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Strong

34% below fair value

Lynch

Attractive

PEG 0.9 · Stalwart

Greenblatt

Attractive

Earnings yield 10.0% · ROC 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) a good investment?
As of Sep 20, 2026, Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) scores 6.1/10 on AlphaStocks' five-model composite, #2 of 60 Utilities stocks. That is a middle-of-the-pack score with no strong signal either way. Trades at 10x earnings — near sector median of 18x.
What is Essential Utilities, Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score?
Essential Utilities, Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score status is Attractive. The raw score is 6/8. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is WTRG overvalued or undervalued?
A precise fair value estimate is not available for WTRG. Trades at 10x earnings — near sector median of 18x.
How does WTRG compare to other Utilities stocks?
Essential Utilities, Inc. ranks #2 out of 60 stocks in the Utilities sector, placing it in the top 3% of its sector by composite score. This is a strong position relative to sector peers.
What do investment models say about WTRG?
AlphaStocks evaluates WTRG using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Attractive; Buffett: Attractive; Graham: Strong; Lynch: Attractive; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Attractive. These models are combined into a single composite score of 6.1/10.

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