Essential Utilities WTRG Net debt / EBITDA

Net debt / EBITDA at other companies

Middlesex Water CompanyMSEX

4.3×-4.1×

York WaterYORW

4.2×-1.0×

Artesian ResourcesARTNA

4.2×0.0×

California Water Service GroupCWT

5×+0.8×

AWK

American Water WorksAWK

5×-0.5×

Global Water ResourcesGWRS

5.8×+1.8×

FAQ

What is Essential Utilities's net debt / EBITDA?

Essential Utilities (WTRG) reported net debt / EBITDA of 6.3× in Q1 2026.

How has Essential Utilities's net debt / EBITDA changed year-over-year?

Essential Utilities's net debt / EBITDA increased by 2.3% year-over-year, from 6.2× to 6.3×.

What is the long-term trend for Essential Utilities's net debt / EBITDA?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Essential Utilities's net debt / EBITDA has grown at a -5.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 8.2× to 6.1×.

What does net debt / EBITDA mean?

Net debt (total debt minus cash) divided by trailing-twelve-month EBITDA. Expresses leverage in years — roughly how long it would take to repay net debt out of operating cash earnings.