Essential Utilities Inc

NYSE:WTRG USA Utilities - Regulated Water
Market Cap
$11.56 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#1540 Global
#1155 in USA
Share Price
$40.82
Change (1 day)
-0.90%
52-Week Range
$36.73 - $41.93
All Time High
$49.23
About

Essential Utilities, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, and natural gas services in the United States. It operates through Regulated Water; and Regulated Natural Gas segments. The company offers water services through operating and maintenance contracts with municipal authorities and other parties. It also provides utility service line pro… Read more

Essential Utilities Inc - Asset Resilience Ratio

Latest as of September 2023: 14.27%

Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 14.27% as of September 2023. The Asset Resilience Ratio measures the percentage of a company's total assets that are held in liquid form (cash and short-term investments). This metric indicates how well-positioned the company is to handle unexpected financial challenges, economic downturns, or strategic opportunities without requiring external financing.

Liquid Assets
$2.35 Billion
Cash + Short-term Investments
Total Assets
$16.43 Billion
All company assets
Resilience Assessment
Moderate
Financial Resilience Level

Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (2006–2020)

This chart shows how Essential Utilities Inc's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. Compare with other companies' asset resilience ratios.

Liquid Assets Composition Over Time

This chart breaks down Essential Utilities Inc's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time.

Current Liquid Assets Breakdown

Component Amount % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents $0.00 0%
Short-term Investments $2.35 Billion 14.27%
Total Liquid Assets $2.35 Billion 14.27%

Asset Resilience Insights

  • Moderate Liquidity: Essential Utilities Inc has 14.27% of assets in liquid form.
  • While adequate for normal operations, this level may limit flexibility during economic stress.
  • The company has significant short-term investments, indicating active treasury management.

Essential Utilities Inc Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio

Compare Essential Utilities Inc's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.

Company Industry Asset Resilience Ratio
Chengdu Xingrong Investment Co Ltd
SHE:000598
Utilities - Regulated Water 0.18%
Bohai Water Industry Co Ltd
SHE:000605
Utilities - Regulated Water 0.15%
Zhongshan Public Utilities Group Co Ltd
SHE:000685
Utilities - Regulated Water -3.30%
Kangda International Environmental Company Limited
STU:27K
Utilities - Regulated Water 2.12%
Yunnan Water Investment Co. Limited
F:2WI
Utilities - Regulated Water 0.11%
Gansu Dayu Water saving Group
SHE:300021
Utilities - Regulated Water 0.03%
Beijing Water Business Doctor
SHE:300055
Utilities - Regulated Water 2.91%
BGT Group Co. Ltd.
SHE:300774
Utilities - Regulated Water 0.73%

Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for Essential Utilities Inc (2006–2020)

The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Essential Utilities Inc.

Year Asset Resilience Ratio (%) Liquid Assets Total Assets Change
2020-12-31 9.18% $1.26 Billion $13.71 Billion +9.12pp
2019-12-31 0.06% $5.98 Million $9.36 Billion -0.04pp
2018-12-31 0.10% $6.96 Million $6.96 Billion -0.01pp
2017-12-31 0.11% $6.67 Million $6.33 Billion -0.01pp
2016-12-31 0.11% $7.03 Million $6.16 Billion +0.08pp
2015-12-31 0.03% $1.75 Million $5.74 Billion -30.76pp
2014-12-31 30.79% $1.66 Billion $5.41 Billion +0.89pp
2013-12-31 29.90% $1.51 Billion $5.05 Billion +29.10pp
2012-12-31 0.79% $38.62 Million $4.86 Billion -13.04pp
2011-12-31 13.84% $601.76 Million $4.35 Billion +2.08pp
2010-12-31 11.75% $478.70 Million $4.07 Billion +0.90pp
2009-12-31 10.86% $408.58 Million $3.76 Billion +0.67pp
2008-12-31 10.19% $355.17 Million $3.49 Billion +0.66pp
2007-12-31 9.53% $307.65 Million $3.23 Billion +0.04pp
2006-12-31 9.49% $273.20 Million $2.88 Billion --
pp = percentage points