Essential Utilities

Essential Utilities CROIC

The Cash Return on Invested Capital (CROIC) of Essential Utilities (WTRG) as of Oct 8, 2026 is -2.77 %. In the previous year, Cash Return on Invested Capital (CROIC) was -4.03 % — a change of -31.16% (higher).

CROIC

-2.77 %

YoY

-31.16%

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Cash Return on Invested Capital (CROIC) of Essential Utilities is 2025 -2.77 % . Cash Return on Invested Capital (CROIC) of Essential Utilities was 2024 -4.03 % . It decreases by -31.16% higher compared to the previous year.

The Essential Utilities CROIC history

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CROIC
Date
CROIC
Jan 1, 2018
-2.79 USD
Jan 1, 2019
-3.04 USD
Jan 1, 2020
-3.16 USD
Jan 1, 2021
-3.37 USD
Jan 1, 2022
-3.80 USD
Jan 1, 2023
-2.05 USD
Jan 1, 2024
-4.03 USD
Jan 1, 2025
-2.77 USD
The Essential Utilities CROIC history
YEARCROICYoY
-2.77 %-31.16%
-4.03 %+96.33%
-2.05 %-46.02%
-3.80 %+12.79%
-3.37 %+6.42%
-3.16 %+3.93%
-3.04 %+9.31%
-2.79 %+17.51%
-2.37 %-793.95%
0.34 %+95.76%
0.17 %-83.67%
1.07 %—
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Essential Utilities Stock analysis

What does Essential Utilities do? Essential Utilities Inc is an American company that specializes in providing essential services in the water supply and gas delivery sectors. It operates primarily through its two divisions, Aqua America and Peoples Natural Gas. Aqua America is one of the largest public water suppliers in the US, serving approximately 3 million people in 13 states. Peoples Natural Gas delivers gas to households and businesses in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Kentucky. Essential Utilities Inc aims to provide reliable and sustainable services while also promoting environmental responsibility. In 2020, it announced plans to expand its water business in Latin America through a joint venture with Chilean holding company Aguas Chañar. Overall, the company has a long history and offers a range of products and services to meet the needs of its customers. Essential Utilities is one of the most popular companies on Eulerpool.

Frequently Asked Questions about Essential Utilities stock

Cash Return on Invested Capital (CROIC) of Essential Utilities is -2.77 % in 2025.

Cash Return on Invested Capital (CROIC) of Essential Utilities changed from -4.03 % to -2.77 %, representing a -31.16% change. The value is higher than the previous year.

On Eulerpool you can find the complete historical development of Cash Return on Invested Capital (CROIC) Essential Utilities since 2006 – with annual values, charts, and detailed analysis.

CROIC measures the cash return generated on invested capital. Unlike ROIC, it uses free cash flow instead of accounting earnings, providing a purer profitability measure.

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