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
Employees
360
Headquarters
Website
Middlesex Water Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$1.1B
24.24
$2.41
0.82
$1.36
2.33%
Price and volume
Market cap
$1.1B
Beta
0.82
52-week high
$69.33
52-week low
$48.18
Average daily volume
136K
Dividend rate
$1.36
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.408
Quick ratio
0.301
Long term debt to equity
76.927
Total debt to equity
90.743
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
55.67%
Interest coverage (TTM)
4.47%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
88.849
Gross margin (TTM)
51.87%
Net profit margin (TTM)
22.15%
Operating margin (TTM)
29.80%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
9.99%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$540,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
2.82%
Return on equity (TTM)
9.70%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
24.24
Price to revenue (TTM)
5.343
Price to book
2.3
Price to tangible book (TTM)
2.3
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-37.001
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-2.70%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-1.581
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.33%
Forward dividend yield
2.33%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
11.91%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
17.05%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
9.35%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.91%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
2.42%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
7.41%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
5.59%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
5.77%
What the Analysts think about Middlesex Water
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Middlesex Water invested $51 million in water and wastewater infrastructure during the first half of 2025, using approximately 55 percent of its planned $93 million capital budget to enhance system resiliency (GlobeNewswire)
The Delaware Public Service Commission approved a rate case settlement effective July 3, 2025 that increases annual operating revenues by $5.5 million, supporting sustainable growth in the Tidewater system (GlobeNewswire)
Middlesex completed its acquisition of the Ocean View water utility assets in Delaware in Q1 2025, adding approximately 900 customers and demonstrating its selective growth strategy (GlobeNewswire)
Net income fell to $9.5 million (EPS $0.53) in Q1 2025 from $10.7 million (EPS $0.59) in Q1 2024, as the prior-year quarter included a one-time depreciation and operating cost recovery not repeated in 2025 (GlobeNewswire)
Year-to-date net income through June 30, 2025 was $20.3 million, down $1.0 million year-over-year, reflecting the absence of the 2024 one-time recovery and lower consumption driven by unfavorable weather (GlobeNewswire)
Operating expenses for Q2 2025 rose to $35.4 million, up $1.6 million versus Q2 2024 due to higher variable production costs from weather-driven lower water quality, increased labor expenses, and elevated depreciation (GlobeNewswire)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 2 Oct 2025.
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Middlesex Water Earnings Performance
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Middlesex Water stock?
Middlesex Water (MSEX) has a market cap of $1.1B as of October 17, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Middlesex Water stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Middlesex Water (MSEX) stock is 24.24 as of October 17, 2025.
Does Middlesex Water stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Middlesex Water (MSEX) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 17, 2025, the dividend rate is $1.36 and the yield is 2.33%. Middlesex Water has a payout ratio of 55.67% 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 0.82. 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.