Essential Utilities, Inc.
WTRG
Rank in Stocks
#1844
Essential Utilities, Inc. is a diversified utility enterprise that, through its... Essential Utilities, Inc. is a diversified utility enterprise that, through its various operating units, delivers vital water, wastewater, and natural gas services within the United States. Its operations extend beyond direct utility provision, encompassing contractual management and maintenance of water systems for municipal authorities and other organizations. The company also offers specialized non-utility services, such as providing untreated water resources for the natural gas drilling sector and, via a third-party partner, supplying protective and repair solutions for household water and sewer lines. Catering to an extensive client base of approximately 7.5 million residential, commercial, industrial, fire protection, and general utility customers, Essential Utilities operates under the well-known Aqua and Peoples brands across a significant geographic footprint. This footprint includes Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, Indiana, Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky. Founded in 1886, the corporation is headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, and adopted its current name, Essential Utilities, Inc., in February 2020, previously being known as Aqua America, Inc.
Share Price
$40.86
Last synced: 2026-10-16
Market Cap
$11.59B
Change (1 day)
1.58%
Change (1 year)
-0.95%
Country
US
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Category
Utilities
Operating Margin for Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 35.06%
According to Essential Utilities, Inc. latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 35.06%. At the end of 2023 the company had an Operating Margin of 33.70%.
Operating Margin history for Essential Utilities, Inc. from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 35.06% | -3.47% |
| 2024 | 36.32% | 7.77% |
| 2023 | 33.70% | 16.61% |
| 2022 | 28.90% | -9.94% |
| 2021 | 32.09% | 7.97% |
| 2020 | 29.72% | -22.26% |
| 2019 | 38.23% | -0.86% |
| 2018 | 38.56% | -6.52% |
| 2017 | 41.25% | 1.48% |
| 2016 | 40.65% | 3.07% |
| 2015 | 39.44% | -2.16% |
| 2014 | 40.31% | 2.70% |
| 2013 | 39.25% | -6.35% |
| 2012 | 41.91% | 6.26% |
| 2011 | 39.44% | 11.29% |
| 2010 | 35.44% | 0.08% |
| 2009 | 35.41% | -1.67% |
| 2008 | 36.01% | 0.45% |
| 2007 | 35.85% | -6.96% |
| 2006 | 38.53% | -2.60% |
| 2005 | 39.56% | -1.32% |
| 2004 | 40.09% | -4.14% |
| 2003 | 41.82% | -7.87% |
| 2002 | 45.39% | 3.82% |
| 2001 | 43.72% | 0.64% |
| 2000 | 43.44% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36.94% | -98.95% |
US
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| 0.00% | - |
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| 0.00% | - |
US
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| 38.40% | -98.90% |
HK
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| 23.06% | -99.34% |
BR
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.