Essential Utilities Inc Market Cap ($11.36 Billion)

$11.36 Billion USD  · Rank #1964

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

Essential Utilities Inc market cap. Essential Utilities Inc (NYSE:WTRG) has a market capitalization of $11.36 Billion ($11.36 Billion) as of November 1, 2026. Listed on the NYSE stock exchange, this USA-based company holds position #1964 globally and #747 in its home market, demonstrating a 0.51% increase 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 $43.52 by its total outstanding shares 283778605 (283.78 Million). Also see WTRG cash generation efficiency for how efficiently the company converts equity into cash flow.

Essential Utilities Inc Market Cap History (2015–2026)

Essential Utilities Inc market cap history from 2015 to 2026. Data shows growth from $6.75 Billion to $12.35 Billion (6.07% CAGR). Check Essential Utilities Inc stock quote for real-time trading data and today's change.

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
$3.34 Trillion 0.39% #84 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. Explore net asset growth rate of Essential Utilities Inc to track how rapidly the company is growing its equity base year over year.

Latest Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio

4.40x

Essential Utilities Inc's market cap is 4.40 times its annual revenue

Industry average: 1.85x Higher than industry average

Latest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio

17.66x

Essential Utilities Inc's market cap is 17.66 times its annual earnings

Industry average: 10.70x 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
2016 $6.97 Billion $819.88 Million $234.18 Million 8.50x 29.76x
2017 $9.32 Billion $809.52 Million $239.74 Million 11.52x 38.89x
2018 $8.33 Billion $838.09 Million $191.99 Million 9.94x 43.38x
2019 $11.70 Billion $889.69 Million $224.54 Million 13.15x 52.09x
2020 $12.04 Billion $1.46 Billion $284.85 Million 8.23x 42.26x
2021 $13.97 Billion $1.88 Billion $431.61 Million 7.44x 32.37x
2022 $12.72 Billion $2.29 Billion $465.24 Million 5.56x 27.34x
2023 $10.25 Billion $2.05 Billion $498.23 Million 4.99x 20.58x
2024 $10.31 Billion $2.09 Billion $595.31 Million 4.94x 17.31x
2025 $10.89 Billion $2.47 Billion $616.37 Million 4.40x 17.66x

Competitor Companies of WTRG by Market Capitalization

Companies near Essential Utilities Inc in the global market cap rankings as of November 1, 2026. Also see Essential Utilities Inc assets under control for a full breakdown of the balance sheet.

Key companies related to Essential Utilities Inc by market ranking:

  • American Water Works (NYSE:AWK): Ranked #991 globally with a market cap of $26.81 Billion USD.
  • American Water Works Company Inc. (F:AWC): Ranked #1214 globally with a market cap of $20.87 Billion USD ( €17.85 Billion EUR).
  • UNITED UTILITIES GP ADR/2 (F:UUEA): Ranked #2254 globally with a market cap of $9.46 Billion USD ( €8.09 Billion EUR).
  • GUANGDONG INV.UNSP.ADR/50 (F:GUG0): Ranked #3236 globally with a market cap of $5.51 Billion USD ( €4.71 Billion EUR).
Market capitalization comparison (in billions USD)
Rank Company Symbol Market Cap Price
#991 American Water Works NYSE:AWK $26.81 Billion $144.37
#1214 American Water Works Company Inc. F:AWC $20.87 Billion €129.50
#2254 UNITED UTILITIES GP ADR/2 F:UUEA $9.46 Billion €30.20
#3236 GUANGDONG INV.UNSP.ADR/50 F:GUG0 $5.51 Billion €42.80

Market Capitalization of Essential Utilities Inc (2015–2026)

Market capitalization of Essential Utilities Inc from 2015 to today. Between 2015 and today, Essential Utilities Inc's market cap moved from $6.75 Billion to $ 12.35 Billion, with a yearly change of 6.07%.

Year Market Cap Change (%)
2026 $12.35 Billion +13.45%
2025 $10.89 Billion +5.62%
2024 $10.31 Billion +0.52%
2023 $10.25 Billion -19.40%
2022 $12.72 Billion -8.94%
2021 $13.97 Billion +16.05%
2020 $12.04 Billion +2.92%
2019 $11.70 Billion +40.43%
2018 $8.33 Billion -10.66%
2017 $9.32 Billion +33.77%
2016 $6.97 Billion +3.22%
2015 $6.75 Billion --

End of Day Market Cap According to Different Sources

On Nov 1st, 2026 the market cap of Essential Utilities Inc was reported to be:

Source Market Cap
Yahoo Finance $11.36 Billion USD
MoneyControl $11.36 Billion USD
MarketWatch $11.36 Billion USD
marketcap.company $11.36 Billion USD
Reuters $11.36 Billion USD

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

About Essential Utilities Inc

NYSE:WTRG USA Utilities - Regulated Water
Market Cap
$12.35 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#1964 Global
#747 in USA
Share Price
$43.52
Change (1 day)
+1.73%
52-Week Range
$36.25 - $43.52
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. The company operates through Regulated Water; and Regulated Natural Gas segments. It also provides utility service line protection solutions and repair services to households; gas marketing and production activities; and natural gas distr… Read more