Essential Utilities WTRG Debt-to-equity

Debt-to-equity at other companies

Middlesex Water CompanyMSEX

0.8×-0.8×

York WaterYORW

0.6×-0.3×

Artesian ResourcesARTNA

0.7×0.0×

California Water Service GroupCWT

1×+0.2×

AWK

American Water WorksAWK

1.3×-0.1×

Global Water ResourcesGWRS

1.6×0.0×

FAQ

What is Essential Utilities's debt-to-equity?

Essential Utilities (WTRG) reported debt-to-equity of 1.2× in Q1 2026.

How has Essential Utilities's debt-to-equity changed year-over-year?

Essential Utilities's debt-to-equity increased by 2.4% year-over-year, from 1.2× to 1.2×.

What is the long-term trend for Essential Utilities's debt-to-equity?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Essential Utilities's debt-to-equity has grown at a -0.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 1.2× to 1.2×.

What does debt-to-equity mean?

Total debt (including capitalized leases and financing obligations) divided by shareholders' equity at the quarter end. Measures how much the company is financed by debt relative to equity.