Essential Utilities Inc
NYSE:WTRG
Operating Margin
Essential Utilities Inc
Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.
Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.
Operating Margin Across Competitors
| Country | Company | Market Cap |
Operating Margin |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US |
|
Essential Utilities Inc
NYSE:WTRG
|
10.3B USD |
38%
|
|
| US |
|
American Water Works Company Inc
NYSE:AWK
|
27.5B USD |
37%
|
|
| BR |
|
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP
BOVESPA:SBSP3
|
79B BRL |
44%
|
|
| UK |
|
Severn Trent PLC
LSE:SVT
|
8.1B GBP |
24%
|
|
| UK |
|
United Utilities Group PLC
LSE:UU
|
7.7B GBP |
30%
|
|
| BR |
B
|
Basic Sanitation Company of the State of Sao Paulo SABESP
SWB:SAJA
|
5.3B EUR |
44%
|
|
| HK |
|
Guangdong Investment Ltd
HKEX:270
|
44.8B HKD |
38%
|
|
| HK |
|
Beijing Enterprises Water Group Ltd
HKEX:371
|
24.8B HKD |
22%
|
|
| UK |
|
Pennon Group PLC
LSE:PNN
|
2.3B GBP |
14%
|
|
| CN |
C
|
Chongqing Water Group Co Ltd
SSE:601158
|
22.1B CNY |
15%
|
|
| CN |
|
Beijing Capital Eco-Environment Protection Group Co Ltd
SSE:600008
|
21.9B CNY |
23%
|
Essential Utilities Inc
Glance View
Essential Utilities Inc., formerly known as Aqua America, is a testament to the enduring strength and adaptability of a company that has deep roots in the essential services sector. Founded in 1886 and based in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, it has grown from a regional water utility serving a small community to one of the largest and most reliable water and natural gas providers in the United States. The company's core operation revolves around the regulated provision of water and wastewater services to nearly three million people across eight states. By holding essential water infrastructure assets, Essential Utilities ensures it delivers high-quality, safe water efficiently, a service that is not only fundamental in modern society but also benefits from stability due to regulatory frameworks that guarantee consistent and predictable revenue streams. In a strategic move to broaden its capabilities and service offerings, the company acquired Peoples Natural Gas in 2020, marking its noteworthy entry into the natural gas industry. This acquisition symbolized its commitment to diversifying beyond water utilities and positioned it to leverage synergies between water and energy sectors. The natural gas operations now provide an additional source of revenue, complementing the mainstay water services while mitigating risks tied to economic cycles. By consistently investing in infrastructure, Essential Utilities not only hopes to enhance service reliability but also aims to meet ever-evolving regulatory standards. This approach fosters a business model deeply rooted in sustainability, resilience, and a promise to deliver essential services that communities can depend on, thereby solidifying its role as a crucial player in the utility sector.
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Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.
Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.
Based on Essential Utilities Inc's most recent financial statements, the company has Operating Margin of 38.4%.
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