Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG) has a MarketKingdoms composite score of 63.3 (B-), an B-range rating. It ranks 997th of 1,866 covered companies, 43rd of 84 in Utilities (sector average 62.9) and 6th of 9 in Utilities - Regulated Water. Scores as of 2026-10-26.
Its strongest lenses are Trend (momentum) at 81 (Utilities average 51) and Stock selection at 75 (Utilities average 76). Its weakest lenses are Expansion (growth) at 35 (sector average 51) and Price (valuation) at 45 (sector average 52).
| Lens | Type | WTRG | Utilities average | Utilities - Regulated Water average | Percentile in sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industry opportunity | Research signal | 72 | 75 | 72 | 11th |
| Stock selection | Research signal | 75 | 76 | 75 | 39th |
| KPI momentum | Research signal | 62 | 72 | 71 | 23rd |
| Catalyst watch | Research signal | 72 | 72 | 72 | 46th |
| Price (valuation) | Fundamental lens | 45 | 52 | 42 | 38th |
| Expansion (growth) | Fundamental lens | 35 | 51 | 48 | 12th |
| Quality (profitability) | Fundamental lens | 50 | 49 | 61 | 50th |
| Trend (momentum) | Fundamental lens | 81 | 51 | 63 | 90th |
The most recent call analysed was held on 2026-08-05 (fiscal 2026 Q2). MarketKingdoms checks what management promised on each call against what it later delivered.
The stock's valuation gap is +3.1%: its price is in line with the path its market, sector and industry moves explain. Factor sensitivity: market beta 0.37, sector beta -0.04, industry beta 0.96; the factor model explains 52% of its moves (R²).
| Company | Composite | Grade | Valuation gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Cycle Corp (PCYO) | 69.2 | B | -2.8% |
| American States Water Co (AWR) | 68.9 | B | -1.8% |
| American Water Works Co Inc (AWK) | 65.9 | B | -4.8% |
| H2O America (HTO) | 64.3 | B | -7.6% |
| Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo ADR (SBS) | 63.9 | B- | +7.0% |
| California Water Service Group (CWT) | 62.9 | B- | -4.2% |
| Global Water Resources Inc (GWRS) | 61.8 | B- | +0.7% |
| Consolidated Water Co Ltd (CWCO) | 56.2 | C+ | -7.9% |
Essential Utilities Inc financial statements · Utilities sector ranking · Utilities - Regulated Water industry ranking · All covered companies
The composite score (0–100, graded A+ to D-) blends research signals from each earnings call with fundamental lenses from SEC filings and market prices. Research signals: Industry opportunity, Stock selection, KPI momentum and Catalyst watch, read from what management said and whether it delivered. Fundamental lenses: Price (valuation), Expansion (growth), Quality (profitability) and Trend (momentum). Scores are recalculated every night and after every earnings call. The valuation gap compares the actual price path with the path the stock's market, sector and industry moves explain; it is a model comparison, not a fair-value estimate.
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