Essential Utilities

Essential Utilities LT Debt/Equity

The Long-Term Debt to Equity Ratio of Essential Utilities (WTRG) as of Nov 6, 2026 is 1.18. In the previous year, Long-Term Debt to Equity Ratio was 1.19 — a change of -0.50% (lower).

LT Debt/Equity

1.18

YoY

-0.50%

Last updated:

Long-Term Debt to Equity Ratio of Essential Utilities is 2025 1.18 . Long-Term Debt to Equity Ratio of Essential Utilities was 2024 1.19 . It decreases by -0.50% lower compared to the previous year.

The Essential Utilities LT Debt/Equity history

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LT Debt/Equity
Date
LT Debt/Equity
Jan 1, 2018
1.19 USD
Jan 1, 2019
0.76 USD
Jan 1, 2020
1.18 USD
Jan 1, 2021
1.11 USD
Jan 1, 2022
1.18 USD
Jan 1, 2023
1.16 USD
Jan 1, 2024
1.19 USD
Jan 1, 2025
1.18 USD
The Essential Utilities LT Debt/Equity history
YEARLT Debt/EquityYoY
1.18-0.50%
1.19+2.67%
1.16-2.29%
1.18+6.28%
1.11-5.20%
1.18+55.04%
0.76-36.46%
1.19+16.38%
1.03+9.20%
0.94-7.03%
1.01+2.04%
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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

Long-Term Debt to Equity Ratio of Essential Utilities is 1.18 in 2025.

Long-Term Debt to Equity Ratio of Essential Utilities changed from 1.19 to 1.18, representing a -0.50% change. The value is lower than the previous year.

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The LT Debt/Equity ratio measures long-term financial leverage. It shows how much permanent debt capital is used relative to equity financing.

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