Essential Utilities

Essential Utilities Financial Debt Ratio

The Financial Debt Ratio of Essential Utilities (WTRG) as of Nov 6, 2026 is 41.63 %. In the previous year, Financial Debt Ratio was 42.70 % — a change of -2.51% (lower).

Financial Debt Ratio

41.63 %

YoY

-2.51%

Last updated:

Financial Debt Ratio of Essential Utilities is 2025 41.63 % . Financial Debt Ratio of Essential Utilities was 2024 42.70 % . It decreases by -2.51% lower compared to the previous year.

The Essential Utilities Financial Debt Ratio history

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Financial Debt Ratio
Date
Financial Debt Ratio
Jan 1, 2018
36.73 USD
Jan 1, 2019
32.83 USD
Jan 1, 2020
41.37 USD
Jan 1, 2021
40.77 USD
Jan 1, 2022
43.25 USD
Jan 1, 2023
41.88 USD
Jan 1, 2024
42.70 USD
Jan 1, 2025
41.63 USD
The Essential Utilities Financial Debt Ratio history
YEARFinancial Debt RatioYoY
41.63 %-2.51%
42.70 %+1.96%
41.88 %-3.17%
43.25 %+6.08%
40.77 %-1.44%
41.37 %+26.00%
32.83 %-10.60%
36.73 %+9.45%
33.56 %+9.07%
30.77 %-0.37%
30.88 %+1.94%
30.30 %—

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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

Financial Debt Ratio of Essential Utilities is 41.63 % in 2025.

Financial Debt Ratio of Essential Utilities changed from 42.70 % to 41.63 %, representing a -2.51% change. The value is lower than the previous year.

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The financial debt ratio measures interest-bearing financial debt as a percentage of total assets. It isolates funded debt from trade and other non-financial obligations.

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