Aqua America (WTR) Competitors

American States Water pays an annual dividend of $2.02 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Aqua America pays an annual dividend of $0.94 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. American States Water pays out 59.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Aqua America pays out 66.7% 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. American States Water is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, American States Water had 5 more articles in the media than Aqua America. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for American States Water and 1 mentions for Aqua America. American States Water's average media sentiment score of 0.24 beat Aqua America's score of 0.00 indicating that American States Water is being referred to more favorably in the media.

American States Water currently has a consensus target price of $84.00, indicating a potential upside of 10.54%. Given American States Water's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe American States Water is more favorable than Aqua America.

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

75.2% of American States Water shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.5% of Aqua America shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of American States Water shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Aqua America shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

American States Water has a net margin of 19.82% compared to Aqua America's net margin of 18.02%. American States Water's return on equity of 13.10% beat Aqua America's return on equity.

American States Water has a beta of 0.6, meaning that its share price is 40% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Aqua America has a beta of 0.32, meaning that its share price is 68% less volatile than the S&P 500.

California Water Service Group currently has a consensus target price of $54.50, indicating a potential upside of 26.47%. Given California Water Service Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe California Water Service Group is more favorable than Aqua America.

Aqua America has a net margin of 18.02% compared to California Water Service Group's net margin of 11.77%. Aqua America's return on equity of 8.81% beat California Water Service Group's return on equity.

California Water Service Group has a beta of 0.51, meaning that its share price is 49% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Aqua America has a beta of 0.32, meaning that its share price is 68% less volatile than the S&P 500.

82.8% of California Water Service Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.5% of Aqua America shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of California Water Service Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Aqua America shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

In the previous week, California Water Service Group had 13 more articles in the media than Aqua America. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for California Water Service Group and 1 mentions for Aqua America. California Water Service Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Aqua America's score of 0.00 indicating that California Water Service Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

California Water Service Group pays an annual dividend of $1.34 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Aqua America pays an annual dividend of $0.94 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. California Water Service Group pays out 67.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Aqua America pays out 66.7% 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 raised 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.

H2O America has a consensus price target of $61.83, indicating a potential upside of 7.35%. Given H2O America's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe H2O America is more favorable than Aqua America.

Aqua America has a net margin of 18.02% compared to H2O America's net margin of 12.87%. Aqua America's return on equity of 8.81% beat H2O America's return on equity.

Aqua America has a beta of 0.32, suggesting that its stock price is 68% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, H2O America has a beta of 0.35, suggesting that its stock price is 65% less volatile than the S&P 500.

66.5% of Aqua America shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.3% of H2O America shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Aqua America shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of H2O America 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.

Aqua America has higher revenue and earnings than H2O America. H2O America is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Aqua America, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

In the previous week, H2O America had 7 more articles in the media than Aqua America. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for H2O America and 1 mentions for Aqua America. H2O America's average media sentiment score of 0.58 beat Aqua America's score of 0.00 indicating that H2O America is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Aqua America pays an annual dividend of $0.94 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. H2O America pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Aqua America pays out 66.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. H2O America pays out 60.3% 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. H2O America has raised its dividend for 57 consecutive years. H2O America is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Middlesex Water has a consensus price target of $59.00, suggesting a potential upside of 15.35%. Given Middlesex Water's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Middlesex Water is more favorable than Aqua America.

Middlesex Water has a net margin of 22.07% compared to Aqua America's net margin of 18.02%. Middlesex Water's return on equity of 9.08% beat Aqua America's return on equity.

66.5% of Aqua America shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.5% of Middlesex Water shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Aqua America 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, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Middlesex Water had 3 more articles in the media than Aqua America. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Middlesex Water and 1 mentions for Aqua America. Middlesex Water's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Aqua America's score of 0.00 indicating that Middlesex Water is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Aqua America pays an annual dividend of $0.94 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Middlesex Water pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Aqua America pays out 66.7% 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. Middlesex Water has increased its dividend for 52 consecutive years. Middlesex Water is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Aqua America has a beta of 0.32, indicating that its share price is 68% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Middlesex Water has a beta of 0.78, indicating that its share price is 22% less volatile than the S&P 500.

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