MIDDLESEX WATER CO (MSEX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:MSEX • US5966801087

55.245 USD
-0.22 (-0.39%)
Last: Mar 4, 2026, 12:15 PM
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This MSEX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, MSEX scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MSEX was compared to 14 industry peers in the Water Utilities industry. There are concerns on the financial health of MSEX while its profitability can be described as average. MSEX is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. MSEX Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • MSEX had positive earnings in the past year.
  • MSEX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years MSEX has always been profitable.
  • MSEX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
MSEX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMSEX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M -20M 40M -40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

  • MSEX has a Return On Assets of 3.13%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MSEX outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
  • MSEX has a Return On Equity (8.63%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • MSEX has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.69%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MSEX outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MSEX is in line with the industry average of 5.01%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (3.52%) for MSEX is below the current ROIC(3.69%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.13%
ROE 8.63%
ROIC 3.69%
ROA(3y)3.07%
ROA(5y)3.34%
ROE(3y)8.64%
ROE(5y)9.25%
ROIC(3y)3.52%
ROIC(5y)3.45%
MSEX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMSEX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • MSEX has a Profit Margin of 21.95%. This is in the better half of the industry: MSEX outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
  • MSEX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 27.93%, MSEX is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MSEX has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 27.93%
PM (TTM) 21.95%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y2.51%
OM growth 5Y1.12%
PM growth 3Y-5.54%
PM growth 5Y-4.09%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
MSEX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMSEX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. MSEX Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MSEX is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for MSEX has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, MSEX has more shares outstanding
  • MSEX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
MSEX Yearly Shares OutstandingMSEX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M
MSEX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMSEX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.15, we must say that MSEX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of MSEX (1.15) is better than 64.29% of its industry peers.
  • MSEX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82. This is a neutral value indicating MSEX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of MSEX (0.82) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.82
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.15
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC8.13%
MSEX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMSEX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.45 indicates that MSEX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • MSEX's Current ratio of 0.45 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MSEX is outperformed by 92.86% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.36 indicates that MSEX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.36, MSEX is doing worse than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.45
Quick Ratio 0.36
MSEX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMSEX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. MSEX Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • MSEX shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.45%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.60% on average over the past years.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.47% in the past year.
  • MSEX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.58% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.45%
EPS 3Y-0.27%
EPS 5Y1.6%
EPS Q2Q%-6.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.47%
Revenue growth 3Y6.23%
Revenue growth 5Y6.58%
Sales Q2Q%-0.27%

3.2 Future

  • MSEX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.06% yearly.
  • MSEX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.04% yearly.
EPS Next Y13.53%
EPS Next 2Y12.92%
EPS Next 3Y11.3%
EPS Next 5Y9.06%
Revenue Next Year9.03%
Revenue Next 2Y10.01%
Revenue Next 3Y8.72%
Revenue Next 5Y7.04%

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.
MSEX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMSEX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
MSEX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMSEX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 1 2 3

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4. MSEX Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.41, the valuation of MSEX can be described as rather expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MSEX is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.83, MSEX is valued at the same level.
  • MSEX is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.62.
  • MSEX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • MSEX is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.95, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.41
Fwd PE 20.62
MSEX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMSEX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as MSEX.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 16.13
MSEX Per share dataMSEX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • MSEX's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.73
PEG (5Y)14.64
EPS Next 2Y12.92%
EPS Next 3Y11.3%

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5. MSEX Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.68%, MSEX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • MSEX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.93.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, MSEX pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.68%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of MSEX has a limited annual growth rate of 5.54%.
  • MSEX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • The dividend of MSEX decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.54%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
MSEX Yearly Dividends per shareMSEX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • MSEX pays out 58.49% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • MSEX's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP58.49%
EPS Next 2Y12.92%
EPS Next 3Y11.3%
MSEX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMSEX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M -20M 40M -40M
MSEX Dividend Payout.MSEX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MSEX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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MSEX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

MIDDLESEX WATER CO

NASDAQ:MSEX (3/4/2026, 12:15:10 PM)

55.245

-0.22 (-0.39%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-19
Earnings (Next)04-29
Inst Owners82.74%
Inst Owner Change-6.98%
Ins Owners0.94%
Ins Owner Change0.62%
Market Cap1.01B
Revenue(TTM)194.69M
Net Income(TTM)42.74M
Analysts80
Price Target57.12 (3.39%)
Short Float %4.74%
Short Ratio7.69
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.68%
Yearly Dividend1.37
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.54%
DP58.49%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date02-17
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.4%
Min EPS beat(2)-10.84%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.96%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-8.46%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.2%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.96%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)3.49%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-7.5%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-8.12%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.73%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.03%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.53%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.82%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.82%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.11%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.99%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.69%
PT rev (1m)-3.03%
PT rev (3m)-6.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)11.32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)11.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)11.3%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)11.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.13%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.41
Fwd PE 20.62
P/S 5.2
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 16.19
P/B 2.05
P/tB 2.05
EV/EBITDA 16.13
EPS(TTM)2.36
EY4.27%
EPS(NY)2.68
Fwd EY4.85%
FCF(TTM)-2.09
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.41
OCFY6.18%
SpS10.62
BVpS27.01
TBVpS27.01
PEG (NY)1.73
PEG (5Y)14.64
Graham Number37.87
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.13%
ROE 8.63%
ROCE 4.28%
ROIC 3.69%
ROICexc 3.7%
ROICexgc 3.7%
OM 27.93%
PM (TTM) 21.95%
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)3.07%
ROA(5y)3.34%
ROE(3y)8.64%
ROE(5y)9.25%
ROIC(3y)3.52%
ROIC(5y)3.45%
ROICexc(3y)3.53%
ROICexc(5y)3.46%
ROICexgc(3y)3.53%
ROICexgc(5y)3.46%
ROCE(3y)4.09%
ROCE(5y)4.03%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.13%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.55%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.13%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.55%
OM growth 3Y2.51%
OM growth 5Y1.12%
PM growth 3Y-5.54%
PM growth 5Y-4.09%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.14
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.82
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 4.69
Cap/Depr 310.7%
Cap/Sales 51.86%
Interest Coverage 4.04
Cash Conversion 72.06%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.45
Quick Ratio 0.36
Altman-Z 1.15
F-Score4
WACC8.13%
ROIC/WACC0.45
Cap/Depr(3y)294.38%
Cap/Depr(5y)302.34%
Cap/Sales(3y)48.33%
Cap/Sales(5y)51.34%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.45%
EPS 3Y-0.27%
EPS 5Y1.6%
EPS Q2Q%-6.12%
EPS Next Y13.53%
EPS Next 2Y12.92%
EPS Next 3Y11.3%
EPS Next 5Y9.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.47%
Revenue growth 3Y6.23%
Revenue growth 5Y6.58%
Sales Q2Q%-0.27%
Revenue Next Year9.03%
Revenue Next 2Y10.01%
Revenue Next 3Y8.72%
Revenue Next 5Y7.04%
EBIT growth 1Y2.19%
EBIT growth 3Y8.9%
EBIT growth 5Y7.77%
EBIT Next Year69.82%
EBIT Next 3Y31.06%
EBIT Next 5Y20.07%
FCF growth 1Y-141.41%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y6.58%
OCF growth 3Y0.67%
OCF growth 5Y3.24%

MIDDLESEX WATER CO / MSEX FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for MIDDLESEX WATER CO?

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


Can you provide the valuation status for MIDDLESEX WATER CO?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to MIDDLESEX WATER CO (MSEX). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is MIDDLESEX WATER CO (MSEX) stock?

MIDDLESEX WATER CO (MSEX) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for MSEX stock?

The financial health rating of MIDDLESEX WATER CO (MSEX) is 2 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for MIDDLESEX WATER CO?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MIDDLESEX WATER CO (MSEX) is expected to grow by 13.53% in the next year.