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ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP-CL A (ARTNA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:ARTNA - US0431132085 - Common Stock

31.585 USD
+0.46 (+1.49%)
Last: 11/25/2025, 9:53:49 AM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, ARTNA scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ARTNA was compared to 15 industry peers in the Water Utilities industry. ARTNA has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. ARTNA has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. ARTNA also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ARTNA was profitable.
In the past year ARTNA had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years ARTNA has been profitable.
In the past 5 years ARTNA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
ARTNA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFARTNA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of ARTNA (2.70%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.05%, ARTNA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
ARTNA's Return On Invested Capital of 3.22% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ARTNA is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
ARTNA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.04%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.77%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.22%) for ARTNA is above the 3 year average (3.04%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.7%
ROE 9.05%
ROIC 3.22%
ROA(3y)2.41%
ROA(5y)2.55%
ROE(3y)8.45%
ROE(5y)8.95%
ROIC(3y)3.04%
ROIC(5y)3.21%
ARTNA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICARTNA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

ARTNA has a Profit Margin (20.16%) which is in line with its industry peers.
ARTNA's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
ARTNA has a better Operating Margin (31.74%) than 73.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ARTNA has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 31.74%
PM (TTM) 20.16%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y0.16%
OM growth 5Y0.63%
PM growth 3Y0.66%
PM growth 5Y1.13%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
ARTNA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsARTNA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

ARTNA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
ARTNA has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ARTNA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ARTNA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
ARTNA Yearly Shares OutstandingARTNA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
ARTNA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsARTNA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.75, we must say that ARTNA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.75, ARTNA is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
ARTNA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70. This is a neutral value indicating ARTNA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.70, ARTNA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.7
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.75
ROIC/WACC0.41
WACC7.77%
ARTNA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFARTNA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

ARTNA has a Current Ratio of 0.68. This is a bad value and indicates that ARTNA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.68, ARTNA is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
ARTNA has a Quick Ratio of 0.68. This is a bad value and indicates that ARTNA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ARTNA has a worse Quick ratio (0.54) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.68
Quick Ratio 0.54
ARTNA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesARTNA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.31% over the past year.
ARTNA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.36% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.80% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, ARTNA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.25% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.31%
EPS 3Y3.42%
EPS 5Y4.36%
EPS Q2Q%3.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.8%
Revenue growth 3Y5.91%
Revenue growth 5Y5.25%
Sales Q2Q%4.63%

3.2 Future

ARTNA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.22% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.06% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y12.36%
EPS Next 2Y7.22%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.66%
Revenue Next 2Y5.06%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
ARTNA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesARTNA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
ARTNA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesARTNA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.42, ARTNA is valued correctly.
ARTNA's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ARTNA is cheaper than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
ARTNA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.65, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
ARTNA is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.88.
ARTNA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ARTNA is cheaper than 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.45, ARTNA is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.42
Fwd PE 13.88
ARTNA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsARTNA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ARTNA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.1
ARTNA Per share dataARTNA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

ARTNA's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.17
PEG (5Y)3.31
EPS Next 2Y7.22%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.02%, ARTNA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.52, ARTNA pays a better dividend. On top of this ARTNA pays more dividend than 93.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, ARTNA pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.02%

5.2 History

The dividend of ARTNA has a limited annual growth rate of 3.81%.
ARTNA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
ARTNA has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.81%
Div Incr Years30
Div Non Decr Years30
ARTNA Yearly Dividends per shareARTNA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

ARTNA pays out 55.68% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of ARTNA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP55.68%
EPS Next 2Y7.22%
EPS Next 3YN/A
ARTNA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendARTNA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M -10M 20M -20M -30M
ARTNA Dividend Payout.ARTNA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ARTNA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP-CL A

NASDAQ:ARTNA (11/25/2025, 9:53:49 AM)

31.585

+0.46 (+1.49%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/amc
Earnings (Next)03-23 2026-03-23/amc
Inst Owners59.11%
Inst Owner Change-0.21%
Ins Owners2.46%
Ins Owner Change-1.06%
Market Cap325.64M
Revenue(TTM)111.78M
Net Income(TTM)22.53M
Analysts86.67
Price Target46.92 (48.55%)
Short Float %0.61%
Short Ratio2.05
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.02%
Yearly Dividend1.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.81%
DP55.68%
Div Incr Years30
Div Non Decr Years30
Ex-Date11-14 2025-11-14 (0.3136)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.89%
Min EPS beat(2)0.03%
Max EPS beat(2)5.76%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)16.27%
Min EPS beat(4)0.03%
Max EPS beat(4)47.02%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)8.68%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)3.84%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)2.48%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.87%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.42%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.32%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.24%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.27%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.73%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.61%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.77%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.42
Fwd PE 13.88
P/S 2.91
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 8.9
P/B 1.31
P/tB 1.32
EV/EBITDA 10.1
EPS(TTM)2.19
EY6.93%
EPS(NY)2.28
Fwd EY7.21%
FCF(TTM)-1.84
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.55
OCFY11.23%
SpS10.84
BVpS24.14
TBVpS23.92
PEG (NY)1.17
PEG (5Y)3.31
Graham Number34.49
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.7%
ROE 9.05%
ROCE 4.41%
ROIC 3.22%
ROICexc 3.22%
ROICexgc 3.23%
OM 31.74%
PM (TTM) 20.16%
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)2.41%
ROA(5y)2.55%
ROE(3y)8.45%
ROE(5y)8.95%
ROIC(3y)3.04%
ROIC(5y)3.21%
ROICexc(3y)3.04%
ROICexc(5y)3.21%
ROICexgc(3y)3.05%
ROICexgc(5y)3.22%
ROCE(3y)4.2%
ROCE(5y)4.51%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.16%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.28%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.24%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.33%
OM growth 3Y0.16%
OM growth 5Y0.63%
PM growth 3Y0.66%
PM growth 5Y1.13%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.13
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.7
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 3.56
Cap/Depr 404.68%
Cap/Sales 49.67%
Interest Coverage 4.21
Cash Conversion 74.35%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.68
Quick Ratio 0.54
Altman-Z 0.75
F-Score7
WACC7.77%
ROIC/WACC0.41
Cap/Depr(3y)395.84%
Cap/Depr(5y)367.69%
Cap/Sales(3y)51.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)47.66%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.31%
EPS 3Y3.42%
EPS 5Y4.36%
EPS Q2Q%3.03%
EPS Next Y12.36%
EPS Next 2Y7.22%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.8%
Revenue growth 3Y5.91%
Revenue growth 5Y5.25%
Sales Q2Q%4.63%
Revenue Next Year5.66%
Revenue Next 2Y5.06%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.9%
EBIT growth 3Y6.09%
EBIT growth 5Y5.91%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y50.27%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y62.02%
OCF growth 3Y5.55%
OCF growth 5Y14.31%

ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP-CL A / ARTNA FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP-CL A?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ARTNA.


What is the valuation status of ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP-CL A (ARTNA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP-CL A (ARTNA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP-CL A (ARTNA) stock?

ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP-CL A (ARTNA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the valuation of ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP-CL A based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP-CL A (ARTNA) is 14.42 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.31.


Can you provide the financial health for ARTNA stock?

The financial health rating of ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP-CL A (ARTNA) is 1 / 10.