Middlesex Water (MSEX) Competitors

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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 institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, valuation and risk.

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 0.79, meaning that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the broader market.

Artesian Resources pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Middlesex Water pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. 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 raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years and Middlesex Water has raised its dividend for 52 consecutive years. Artesian Resources is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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 Resources20.86% 9.61% 2.84%
Middlesex Water 22.07%9.08%3.25%

Middlesex Water has a consensus target price of $56.67, suggesting a potential upside of 7.20%. 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 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Artesian Resources$114.83M2.94$22.82M$2.2614.46
Middlesex Water$199.11M4.94$42.82M$2.4022.03

In the previous week, Artesian Resources had 1 more articles in the media than Middlesex Water. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Artesian Resources and 0 mentions for Middlesex Water. Artesian Resources' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Middlesex Water'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Artesian Resources Neutral
Middlesex Water Neutral

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 hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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 businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment and profitability.

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 company is poised for long-term growth.

Middlesex Water has a consensus target price of $56.67, indicating a potential upside of 7.20%. Given Middlesex Water's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly 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 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 Water26.84% 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
York Water$77.49M6.32$20.06M$1.4720.55
Middlesex Water$199.11M4.94$42.82M$2.4022.03

York Water pays an annual dividend of $0.91 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Middlesex Water pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. 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.

In the previous week, York Water had 1 more articles in the media than Middlesex Water. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for York Water and 0 mentions for Middlesex Water. York Water's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Middlesex Water's score of 0.00 indicating that York Water is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
York Water Positive
Middlesex Water Neutral

York Water has a beta of 0.61, indicating that its share price is 39% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Middlesex Water has a beta of 0.79, indicating that its share price is 21% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Middlesex Water beats York Water on 14 of the 19 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 compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, valuation, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends and institutional ownership.

American Water Works has a beta of 0.62, meaning that its share price is 38% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Middlesex Water has a beta of 0.79, meaning that its share price is 21% less volatile than the broader market.

86.6% of American Water Works shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.5% of Middlesex Water shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of American Water Works 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 endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
American Water Works$5.14B4.82$1.11B$5.6422.48
Middlesex Water$199.11M4.94$42.82M$2.4022.03

In the previous week, American Water Works had 19 more articles in the media than Middlesex Water. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for American Water Works and 0 mentions for Middlesex Water. American Water Works' average media sentiment score of 0.27 beat Middlesex Water's score of 0.00 indicating that American Water Works is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
American Water Works Neutral
Middlesex Water Neutral

American Water Works pays an annual dividend of $3.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Middlesex Water pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. 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.

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 Works21.17% 10.20% 3.18%
Middlesex Water 22.07%9.08%3.25%

American Water Works currently has a consensus price target of $138.11, indicating a potential upside of 8.95%. Middlesex Water has a consensus price target of $56.67, indicating a potential upside of 7.20%. Given American Water Works' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe American Water Works is more favorable than Middlesex Water.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
American Water Works
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.10
Middlesex Water
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Summary

American Water Works beats Middlesex Water on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Middlesex Water compare to American States Water?

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

In the previous week, American States Water had 2 more articles in the media than Middlesex Water. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for American States Water and 0 mentions for Middlesex Water. American States Water's average media sentiment score of 0.43 beat Middlesex Water's score of 0.00 indicating that American States Water is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
American States Water Neutral
Middlesex Water Neutral

American States Water has a beta of 0.6, meaning that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Middlesex Water has a beta of 0.79, meaning that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the broader market.

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

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
American States Water19.66% 13.06% 4.99%
Middlesex Water 22.07%9.08%3.25%

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
American States Water$658.07M4.72$130.44M$3.4323.10
Middlesex Water$199.11M4.94$42.82M$2.4022.03

American States Water pays an annual dividend of $2.02 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Middlesex Water pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. American States Water pays out 58.9% 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. American States Water has raised its dividend for 71 consecutive years and Middlesex Water has raised its dividend for 52 consecutive years.

Middlesex Water has a consensus price target of $56.67, suggesting a potential upside of 7.20%. Given Middlesex Water's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Middlesex Water is more favorable than American States Water.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
American States Water
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

Summary

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

How does Middlesex Water compare to California Water Service Group?

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

Middlesex Water currently has a consensus target price of $56.67, indicating a potential upside of 7.20%. California Water Service Group has a consensus target price of $54.50, indicating a potential upside of 17.53%. Given California Water Service Group's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe California Water Service Group is more favorable than Middlesex 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
California Water Service Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

79.5% of Middlesex Water shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.8% of California Water Service Group shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of Middlesex Water shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of California Water Service Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, California Water Service Group had 3 more articles in the media than Middlesex Water. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for California Water Service Group and 0 mentions for Middlesex Water. Middlesex Water's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled California Water Service Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Middlesex Water Neutral
California Water Service Group Neutral

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Middlesex Water$199.11M4.94$42.82M$2.4022.03
California Water Service Group$1.00B2.77$128.21M$2.0023.19

Middlesex Water pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. California Water Service Group pays an annual dividend of $1.34 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Middlesex Water pays out 60.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. California Water Service Group pays out 67.0% 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. Middlesex Water has increased its dividend for 52 consecutive years and California Water Service Group has increased its dividend for 59 consecutive years. California Water Service Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Middlesex Water has a beta of 0.79, suggesting that its share price is 21% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, California Water Service Group has a beta of 0.53, suggesting that its share price is 47% less volatile than the broader market.

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
Middlesex Water22.07% 9.08% 3.25%
California Water Service Group 11.77%7.06%2.13%

Summary

Middlesex Water and California Water Service Group tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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MSEX vs. The Competition

MetricMiddlesex WaterUTIL IndustryUtilities SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$984.47M$7.82B$18.68B$12.12B
Dividend Yield2.77%2.99%3.99%5.81%
P/E Ratio22.0323.9620.2324.00
Price / Sales4.944.1744.0690.96
Price / Cash12.6812.3319.2937.84
Price / Book1.962.012.466.53
Net Income$42.82M$416.55M$785.96M$336.99M
7 Day Performance0.72%0.22%-0.49%-0.22%
1 Month Performance1.44%1.63%-1.71%0.77%
1 Year Performance-8.05%-11.81%14.87%31.57%

Middlesex Water Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MSEX
Middlesex Water
2.1645 of 5 stars
$52.86
+2.1%
$56.67
+7.2%
-7.7%$984.47M$199.11M22.03350
ARTNA
Artesian Resources
1.6008 of 5 stars
$32.56
+1.3%
N/A-3.3%$336.13M$114.83M14.41240
YORW
York Water
2.8571 of 5 stars
$30.08
+2.0%
N/A-7.0%$487.60M$77.49M20.46110
AWK
American Water Works
3.5354 of 5 stars
$126.10
+0.9%
$138.11
+9.5%
-11.4%$24.61B$5.14B22.357,000
AWR
American States Water
3.3187 of 5 stars
$79.16
+1.9%
N/A+0.1%$3.10B$658.07M23.08810

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