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5.5
Consider Buy

Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG)

Utilities / Water Utilities

S&P MidCap 400

$37.25

Middle of the pack. No strong signal either way.

Consider Buy

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

#8out of 60 in Utilities

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

Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) scores 5.5 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Consider Buy rating. The Graham model rates Essential Utilities, Inc. as Strong (36% below fair value). The Greenblatt Magic Formula model is the least favorable, rating it Attractive. Essential Utilities, Inc. ranks #8 out of 60 stocks in the Utilities sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E9.4ROE12.6Market Cap11BDiv Yield6.0

Valuation

Trades at 9x earnings — near sector median of 19x.

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

6/9

Buffett

Attractive

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Strong

36% below fair value

Lynch

Attractive

PEG 0.9 · Stalwart

Greenblatt

Attractive

Top half (rank 47%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) scores 5.5 out of 10, earning a Consider Buy rating. This is a middle-of-the-pack score with no strong signal either way. Trades at 9x earnings — near sector median of 19x.
What is Essential Utilities, Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score?
Essential Utilities, Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score status is Attractive. The raw score is 6/9. 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 9x earnings — near sector median of 19x.
How does WTRG compare to other Utilities stocks?
Essential Utilities, Inc. ranks #8 out of 60 stocks in the Utilities sector, placing it in the top 13% 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 5.5/10.

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