Middlesex Water/$MSEX
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About Middlesex Water
Middlesex Water Co owns and operates regulated water utility and wastewater systems in the U.S. The firm operates in the eastern states of New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. The company has two operating segments, Regulated and Non-Regulated. The regulated business includes collecting and distributing water to residential, commercial, industrial, and fire protection consumers. The non-regulated business includes contract services for the operation of private water and wastewater systems. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Regulated segment and from residential customers.
Ticker
$MSEX
Sector
Primary listing
Industry
Water Utilities
Headquarters
Employees
360
ISIN
US5966801087
Website
Middlesex Water Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$1B
23.40
$2.40
0.88
$1.35
2.42%
Price and volume
Market cap
$1B
Beta
0.88
52-week high
$69.33
52-week low
$48.18
Average daily volume
110K
Dividend rate
$1.35
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.459
Quick ratio
0.327
Long term debt to equity
78.446
Total debt to equity
87.815
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
55.28%
Interest coverage (TTM)
4.45%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
89.834
Gross margin (TTM)
52.46%
Net profit margin (TTM)
22.05%
Operating margin (TTM)
30.60%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
13.59%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$540,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
2.96%
Return on equity (TTM)
9.80%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
23.403
Price to revenue (TTM)
5.127
Price to book
2.24
Price to tangible book (TTM)
2.24
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-74.948
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-1.33%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-74.95%
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.39%
Forward dividend yield
2.42%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
16.02%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
18.33%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
10.05%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
5.12%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
0.49%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
7.54%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
5.74%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
5.69%
What the Analysts think about Middlesex Water
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Middlesex Water stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Middlesex Water Company reported a significant increase in net income for the first quarter of 2024, rising to $10.7 million from $5.9 million in the same period of 2023, indicating strong financial performance. (Middlesex Water Company)
The company has a consistent history of dividend growth, having increased its dividend for 52 consecutive years, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. (Middlesex Water Company)
Middlesex Water plans to invest approximately $93 million in infrastructure in 2025, including significant upgrades to water treatment facilities, which could enhance service reliability and regulatory compliance. (Middlesex Water Company)
Bank of America initiated coverage on Middlesex Water with an 'Underperform' rating and a $56 price target, citing concerns over slowing growth and increasing regulatory risks. (Investing.com)
The company's stock is trading at a 47% premium compared to the utility group average, suggesting it may be overvalued relative to its peers. (Investing.com)
Analysts project that Middlesex Water's earnings per share growth will slow to a 5.2% CAGR from 2024 to 2027, below the peer average, potentially limiting future stock appreciation. (Benzinga)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 8 Jun 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Middlesex Water stock?
Middlesex Water (MSEX) has a market cap of $1B as of June 20, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Middlesex Water stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Middlesex Water (MSEX) stock is 23.4 as of June 20, 2025.
Does Middlesex Water stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Middlesex Water (MSEX) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 20, 2025, the dividend rate is $1.345 and the yield is 2.42%. Middlesex Water has a payout ratio of 55.28% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Middlesex Water dividend payment date?
The next Middlesex Water (MSEX) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Middlesex Water?
Middlesex Water (MSEX) has a beta rating of 0.88. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.