Essential Utilities WTRG Return on invested capital

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4.9%+0.8pp

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6.5%+0.2pp

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6.7%+0.1pp

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AWK

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6%+0.1pp

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FAQ

What is Essential Utilities's return on invested capital?

Essential Utilities (WTRG) reported return on invested capital of 5.9% in Q1 2026.

How has Essential Utilities's return on invested capital changed year-over-year?

Essential Utilities's return on invested capital decreased by 7.5% year-over-year, from 6.4% to 5.9%.

What is the long-term trend for Essential Utilities's return on invested capital?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Essential Utilities's return on invested capital has grown at a 2.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 5.6% to 6.4%.

What does return on invested capital mean?

Net operating profit after tax (operating income taxed at the effective rate) divided by average invested capital (debt plus equity minus cash). Measures the after-tax return on all capital put to work in the business, independent of capital structure.