Do analysts recommend ARTNA or MSEX?

Middlesex Water has a consensus target price of $60.67, indicating a potential upside of 9.47%. Given Middlesex Water's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Middlesex Water is more favorable than Artesian Resources. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Artesian Resources 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00 Middlesex Water 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Does the media refer more to ARTNA or MSEX?

In the previous week, Artesian Resources and Artesian Resources both had 2 articles in the media. Artesian Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.52 beat Middlesex Water's score of 0.93 indicating that Artesian Resources is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Artesian Resources 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive Middlesex Water 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts rate YORW or MSEX?

Middlesex Water has a consensus target price of $60.67, indicating a potential upside of 9.47%. Given Middlesex Water's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Middlesex Water is more favorable than York Water. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score York Water 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00 Middlesex Water 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Which has higher earnings and valuation, YORW or MSEX?

Middlesex Water has higher revenue and earnings than York Water. York Water is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Middlesex Water, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio York Water $77.49M 6.48 $20.06M $1.47 21.07 Middlesex Water $194.69M 5.30 $42.82M $2.40 23.09

Does the media prefer YORW or MSEX?

In the previous week, York Water and York Water both had 2 articles in the media. York Water's average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat Middlesex Water's score of 0.93 indicating that York Water is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment York Water 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Middlesex Water 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media prefer AWK or MSEX?

In the previous week, American Water Works had 11 more articles in the media than Middlesex Water. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for American Water Works and 2 mentions for Middlesex Water. Middlesex Water's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat American Water Works' score of 0.66 indicating that Middlesex Water is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment American Water Works 4 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Middlesex Water 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts prefer MSEX or AWR?

Middlesex Water presently has a consensus price target of $60.67, suggesting a potential upside of 9.47%. Given Middlesex Water's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Middlesex Water is more favorable than American States Water. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Middlesex Water 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 American States Water 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

Does the media prefer MSEX or AWR?

In the previous week, American States Water had 3 more articles in the media than Middlesex Water. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for American States Water and 2 mentions for Middlesex Water. Middlesex Water's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat American States Water's score of 0.92 indicating that Middlesex Water is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Middlesex Water 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive American States Water 3 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media prefer CWT or MSEX?

In the previous week, California Water Service Group had 1 more articles in the media than Middlesex Water. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for California Water Service Group and 2 mentions for Middlesex Water. Middlesex Water's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat California Water Service Group's score of 0.44 indicating that Middlesex Water is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment California Water Service Group 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Middlesex Water 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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MSEX vs. ARTNA, YORW, AWK, AWR, and CWT

Should you buy Middlesex Water stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Middlesex Water with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Middlesex Water include Artesian Resources (ARTNA), York Water (YORW), American Water Works (AWK), American States Water (AWR), and California Water Service Group (CWT). These companies are all part of the "water utilities" industry.

How does Middlesex Water compare to Artesian Resources?

Artesian Resources (NASDAQ:ARTNA) and Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) are both small-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends and earnings.

Middlesex Water has a consensus target price of $60.67, indicating a potential upside of 9.47%. Given Middlesex Water's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Middlesex Water is more favorable than Artesian Resources.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Artesian Resources	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Middlesex Water	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Middlesex Water has a net margin of 22.07% compared to Artesian Resources' net margin of 20.86%. Artesian Resources' return on equity of 9.61% beat Middlesex Water's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Artesian Resources	20.86%	9.61%	2.84%
Middlesex Water	22.07%	9.08%	3.25%

Middlesex Water has higher revenue and earnings than Artesian Resources. Artesian Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Middlesex Water, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Artesian Resources	$112.94M	3.15	$22.82M	$2.26	15.26
Middlesex Water	$194.69M	5.30	$42.82M	$2.40	23.09

Artesian Resources has a beta of 0.34, meaning that its stock price is 66% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Middlesex Water has a beta of 0.78, meaning that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

Artesian Resources pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Middlesex Water pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Artesian Resources pays out 56.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Middlesex Water pays out 60.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Artesian Resources has increased its dividend for 8 consecutive years and Middlesex Water has increased its dividend for 52 consecutive years. Artesian Resources is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

57.4% of Artesian Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.5% of Middlesex Water shares are owned by institutional investors. 20.6% of Artesian Resources shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Middlesex Water shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Artesian Resources and Artesian Resources both had 2 articles in the media. Artesian Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.52 beat Middlesex Water's score of 0.93 indicating that Artesian Resources is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Artesian Resources	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive
Middlesex Water	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Middlesex Water beats Artesian Resources on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Middlesex Water compare to York Water?

York Water (NASDAQ:YORW) and Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) are both small-cap utilities companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, profitability, dividends, valuation and analyst recommendations.

York Water pays an annual dividend of $0.91 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Middlesex Water pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. York Water pays out 61.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Middlesex Water pays out 60.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. York Water has raised its dividend for 27 consecutive years and Middlesex Water has raised its dividend for 52 consecutive years.

Middlesex Water has a consensus target price of $60.67, indicating a potential upside of 9.47%. Given Middlesex Water's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Middlesex Water is more favorable than York Water.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
York Water	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Middlesex Water	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

York Water has a beta of 0.61, suggesting that its share price is 39% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Middlesex Water has a beta of 0.78, suggesting that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

49.9% of York Water shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.5% of Middlesex Water shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of York Water shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Middlesex Water shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, York Water and York Water both had 2 articles in the media. York Water's average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat Middlesex Water's score of 0.93 indicating that York Water is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
York Water	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Middlesex Water	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

York Water has a net margin of 26.84% compared to Middlesex Water's net margin of 22.07%. Middlesex Water's return on equity of 9.08% beat York Water's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
York Water	26.84%	8.89%	3.16%
Middlesex Water	22.07%	9.08%	3.25%

Middlesex Water has higher revenue and earnings than York Water. York Water is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Middlesex Water, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
York Water	$77.49M	6.48	$20.06M	$1.47	21.07
Middlesex Water	$194.69M	5.30	$42.82M	$2.40	23.09

Summary

Middlesex Water beats York Water on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Middlesex Water compare to American Water Works?

American Water Works (NYSE:AWK) and Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, earnings, profitability, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, American Water Works had 11 more articles in the media than Middlesex Water. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for American Water Works and 2 mentions for Middlesex Water. Middlesex Water's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat American Water Works' score of 0.66 indicating that Middlesex Water is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
American Water Works	4 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Middlesex Water	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

American Water Works has a beta of 0.61, suggesting that its share price is 39% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Middlesex Water has a beta of 0.78, suggesting that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

Middlesex Water has a net margin of 22.07% compared to American Water Works' net margin of 21.17%. American Water Works' return on equity of 10.20% beat Middlesex Water's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
American Water Works	21.17%	10.20%	3.18%
Middlesex Water	22.07%	9.08%	3.25%

American Water Works currently has a consensus price target of $140.00, indicating a potential upside of 6.49%. Middlesex Water has a consensus price target of $60.67, indicating a potential upside of 9.47%. Given Middlesex Water's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Middlesex Water is more favorable than American Water Works.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
American Water Works	1 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.09
Middlesex Water	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

86.6% of American Water Works shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.5% of Middlesex Water shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of American Water Works shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Middlesex Water shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

American Water Works has higher revenue and earnings than Middlesex Water. Middlesex Water is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than American Water Works, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
American Water Works	$5.14B	4.99	$1.11B	$5.64	23.31
Middlesex Water	$194.69M	5.30	$42.82M	$2.40	23.09

American Water Works pays an annual dividend of $3.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Middlesex Water pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. American Water Works pays out 63.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Middlesex Water pays out 60.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. American Water Works has increased its dividend for 18 consecutive years and Middlesex Water has increased its dividend for 52 consecutive years.

Summary

Middlesex Water beats American Water Works on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Middlesex Water compare to American States Water?

Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) and American States Water (NYSE:AWR) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, media sentiment, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Middlesex Water pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. American States Water pays an annual dividend of $2.01 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Middlesex Water pays out 60.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. American States Water pays out 58.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Middlesex Water has raised its dividend for 52 consecutive years and American States Water has raised its dividend for 71 consecutive years.

In the previous week, American States Water had 3 more articles in the media than Middlesex Water. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for American States Water and 2 mentions for Middlesex Water. Middlesex Water's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat American States Water's score of 0.92 indicating that Middlesex Water is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Middlesex Water	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
American States Water	3 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Middlesex Water has a beta of 0.78, meaning that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, American States Water has a beta of 0.59, meaning that its share price is 41% less volatile than the broader market.

79.5% of Middlesex Water shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.2% of American States Water shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of Middlesex Water shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of American States Water shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

American States Water has higher revenue and earnings than Middlesex Water. Middlesex Water is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than American States Water, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Middlesex Water	$194.69M	5.30	$42.82M	$2.40	23.09
American States Water	$679.25M	4.90	$130.44M	$3.43	24.78

Middlesex Water has a net margin of 22.07% compared to American States Water's net margin of 19.66%. American States Water's return on equity of 13.06% beat Middlesex Water's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Middlesex Water	22.07%	9.08%	3.25%
American States Water	19.66%	13.06%	4.99%

Middlesex Water presently has a consensus price target of $60.67, suggesting a potential upside of 9.47%. Given Middlesex Water's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Middlesex Water is more favorable than American States Water.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Middlesex Water	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
American States Water	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Summary

Middlesex Water beats American States Water on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Middlesex Water compare to California Water Service Group?

California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT) and Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, media sentiment, risk and dividends.

In the previous week, California Water Service Group had 1 more articles in the media than Middlesex Water. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for California Water Service Group and 2 mentions for Middlesex Water. Middlesex Water's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat California Water Service Group's score of 0.44 indicating that Middlesex Water is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
California Water Service Group	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Middlesex Water	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

82.8% of California Water Service Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.5% of Middlesex Water shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of California Water Service Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Middlesex Water shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

California Water Service Group presently has a consensus price target of $54.50, indicating a potential upside of 8.99%. Middlesex Water has a consensus price target of $60.67, indicating a potential upside of 9.47%. Given Middlesex Water's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Middlesex Water is more favorable than California Water Service Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
California Water Service Group	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Middlesex Water	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Middlesex Water has a net margin of 22.07% compared to California Water Service Group's net margin of 11.77%. Middlesex Water's return on equity of 9.08% beat California Water Service Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
California Water Service Group	11.77%	7.06%	2.13%
Middlesex Water	22.07%	9.08%	3.25%

California Water Service Group has a beta of 0.51, meaning that its stock price is 49% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Middlesex Water has a beta of 0.78, meaning that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

California Water Service Group has higher revenue and earnings than Middlesex Water. Middlesex Water is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than California Water Service Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
California Water Service Group	$1.01B	2.96	$128.21M	$2.00	25.00
Middlesex Water	$194.69M	5.30	$42.82M	$2.40	23.09

California Water Service Group pays an annual dividend of $1.34 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Middlesex Water pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. California Water Service Group pays out 67.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Middlesex Water pays out 60.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. California Water Service Group has increased its dividend for 59 consecutive years and Middlesex Water has increased its dividend for 52 consecutive years. California Water Service Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Middlesex Water beats California Water Service Group on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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This chart shows the average media sentiment of NASDAQ and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.

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Metric	Middlesex Water	UTIL Industry	Utilities Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$1.02B	$8.14B	$18.88B	$12.61B
Dividend Yield	2.62%	2.87%	3.98%	8.00%
P/E Ratio	23.09	24.54	19.85	24.26
Price / Sales	5.30	4.44	35.86	94.41
Price / Cash	13.39	12.83	19.40	49.36
Price / Book	2.06	2.09	2.44	6.29
Net Income	$42.82M	$416.55M	$785.96M	$330.66M
7 Day Performance	-2.14%	0.33%	-0.13%	-2.41%
1 Month Performance	4.68%	3.94%	-0.67%	-0.64%
1 Year Performance	1.37%	-7.23%	13.45%	20.09%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
MSEX Middlesex Water	2.2973 of 5 stars	$55.42 +0.7%	$60.67 +9.5%	+0.6%	$1.02B	$194.69M	23.09	350
ARTNA Artesian Resources	2.1669 of 5 stars	$34.12 -0.2%	N/A	+1.1%	$352.33M	$112.94M	15.11	240	Positive News
YORW York Water	2.5572 of 5 stars	$30.79 flat	N/A	-3.8%	$498.70M	$77.49M	20.93	110	Positive News
AWK American Water Works	3.4803 of 5 stars	$135.14 +1.5%	$139.22 +3.0%	-8.1%	$26.39B	$5.14B	23.96	7,000
AWR American States Water	3.6133 of 5 stars	$83.07 -0.1%	N/A	+11.6%	$3.26B	$658.07M	24.22	810

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MSEX vs. ARTNA, YORW, AWK, AWR, and CWT

How does Middlesex Water compare to Artesian Resources?

Do analysts recommend ARTNA or MSEX?

Is ARTNA or MSEX more profitable?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, ARTNA or MSEX?

Which has more volatility and risk, ARTNA or MSEX?

Is ARTNA or MSEX a better dividend stock?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of ARTNA or MSEX?

Does the media refer more to ARTNA or MSEX?

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How does Middlesex Water compare to York Water?

Is YORW or MSEX a better dividend stock?

Do analysts rate YORW or MSEX?

Which has more risk and volatility, YORW or MSEX?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of YORW or MSEX?

Does the media prefer YORW or MSEX?

Is YORW or MSEX more profitable?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, YORW or MSEX?

Summary

How does Middlesex Water compare to American Water Works?

Does the media prefer AWK or MSEX?

Which has more volatility and risk, AWK or MSEX?

Is AWK or MSEX more profitable?

Do analysts rate AWK or MSEX?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in AWK or MSEX?

Which has better valuation & earnings, AWK or MSEX?

Is AWK or MSEX a better dividend stock?

Summary

How does Middlesex Water compare to American States Water?

Is MSEX or AWR a better dividend stock?

Does the media prefer MSEX or AWR?

Which has more volatility & risk, MSEX or AWR?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in MSEX or AWR?

Which has better earnings and valuation, MSEX or AWR?

Is MSEX or AWR more profitable?

Do analysts prefer MSEX or AWR?

Summary

How does Middlesex Water compare to California Water Service Group?

Does the media prefer CWT or MSEX?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of CWT or MSEX?

Do analysts recommend CWT or MSEX?

Is CWT or MSEX more profitable?

Which has more volatility and risk, CWT or MSEX?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, CWT or MSEX?

Is CWT or MSEX a better dividend stock?

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