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

Market Cap & Net Worth: Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG)

Essential Utilities Inc (NYSE:WTRG) has a market capitalization of $11.56 Billion ($11.56 Billion) as of March 18, 2026. Listed on the NYSE stock exchange, this USA-based company holds position #1540 globally and #1155 in its home market, demonstrating a -0.07% decrease in market value over the past year.

Market capitalization, also known as net worth in stock markets, is calculated by multiplying Essential Utilities Inc's stock price $40.82 by its total outstanding shares 283082809 (283.08 Million).

Essential Utilities Inc Market Cap History: 2015 to 2026

Essential Utilities Inc's market capitalization history from 2015 to 2026. Data shows growth from $6.74 Billion to $11.56 Billion (5.79% CAGR).

Index Memberships

Essential Utilities Inc is a constituent of 1 market index:

Index Total Market Cap Weight (%) Rank by Market Cap
S&P Midcap 400
MID
$3.04 Trillion 0.39% #75 of 401

Weight: Essential Utilities Inc's market cap as a percentage of total index value. Rank: Position among all constituents by market cap.

Essential Utilities Inc Market Cap to Earnings & Revenue Ratios Timeline

This chart shows how Essential Utilities Inc's valuation ratios have evolved. The Price to Sales (P/S) ratio compares market cap to revenue, while the Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio compares market cap to net income. Lower values may indicate a more undervalued company relative to its financial performance.

Latest Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio

4.93x

Essential Utilities Inc's market cap is 4.93 times its annual revenue

Industry average:
1.31x
Higher than industry average

Latest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio

17.27x

Essential Utilities Inc's market cap is 17.27 times its annual earnings

Industry average:
9.20x
Higher than industry average
What These Ratios Tell Investors:
  • Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's sales. Lower P/S ratios may indicate undervaluation.
  • Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's earnings. This is one of the most common valuation metrics.
  • Trends in these ratios over time can indicate changing investor sentiment about the company's future growth prospects.
  • Industry comparison provides context for whether the company is valued higher or lower than peers.
Year Market Cap (USD) Revenue (USD) Net Income (USD) P/S Ratio P/E Ratio
2015 $6.74 Billion $814.20 Million $201.79 Million 8.27x 33.38x
2016 $6.95 Billion $819.88 Million $234.18 Million 8.48x 29.69x
2017 $9.30 Billion $809.52 Million $239.74 Million 11.49x 38.79x
2018 $8.31 Billion $838.09 Million $191.99 Million 9.91x 43.28x
2019 $11.67 Billion $889.69 Million $224.54 Million 13.11x 51.96x
2020 $12.01 Billion $1.46 Billion $284.85 Million 8.21x 42.16x
2021 $13.94 Billion $1.88 Billion $431.61 Million 7.42x 32.29x
2022 $12.69 Billion $2.29 Billion $465.24 Million 5.55x 27.28x
2023 $10.23 Billion $2.05 Billion $498.23 Million 4.98x 20.53x
2024 $10.28 Billion $2.09 Billion $595.31 Million 4.93x 17.27x

Competitor Companies of WTRG by Market Capitalization

Companies near Essential Utilities Inc in the global market cap rankings as of March 18, 2026.

Key companies related to Essential Utilities Inc by market ranking:

  • American Water Works (NYSE:AWK): Ranked #773 globally with a market cap of $26.06 Billion USD.
  • Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP (F:SAJA): Ranked #1534 globally with a market cap of $11.28 Billion USD ( €10.99 Billion EUR).
  • United Utilities Group PLC (PINK:UUGWF): Ranked #1769 globally with a market cap of $9.34 Billion USD.
  • Severn Trent PLC PK (PINK:STRNY): Ranked #1851 globally with a market cap of $8.81 Billion USD.

Market capitalization comparison (in billions USD)
Rank Company Symbol Market Cap Price
#773 American Water Works NYSE:AWK $26.06 Billion $138.23
#1534 Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP F:SAJA $11.28 Billion €24.00
#1769 United Utilities Group PLC PINK:UUGWF $9.34 Billion $13.83
#1851 Severn Trent PLC PK PINK:STRNY $8.81 Billion $33.32

Essential Utilities Inc Historical Marketcap From 2015 to 2026

Between 2015 and today, Essential Utilities Inc's market cap moved from $6.74 Billion to $ 11.56 Billion, with a yearly change of 5.79%.

Year Market Cap Change (%)
2026 $11.56 Billion +6.41%
2025 $10.86 Billion +5.62%
2024 $10.28 Billion +0.52%
2023 $10.23 Billion -19.40%
2022 $12.69 Billion -8.94%
2021 $13.94 Billion +16.05%
2020 $12.01 Billion +2.92%
2019 $11.67 Billion +40.43%
2018 $8.31 Billion -10.66%
2017 $9.30 Billion +33.77%
2016 $6.95 Billion +3.22%
2015 $6.74 Billion --

End of Day Market Cap According to Different Sources

On Mar 18th, 2026 the market cap of Essential Utilities Inc was reported to be:

Source Market Cap
Yahoo Finance $11.56 Billion USD
MoneyControl $11.56 Billion USD
MarketWatch $11.56 Billion USD
marketcap.company $11.56 Billion USD
Reuters $11.56 Billion USD

Market cap values may vary slightly between sources due to differences in calculation methods, timing, and data refresh rates.