Middlesex Water CoMSEX +1.78%83 Current Ratio is 0.39 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 0.46. GuruFocus rates MSEX with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $62.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 509 Utilities - Regulated companies, Middlesex Water Co ranks worse than 95.28% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Middlesex Water Co's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.39.
Middlesex Water Co has a current ratio of 0.39. It indicates that the company may have difficulty meeting its current obligations. Low values, however, do not indicate a critical problem. If Middlesex Water Co has good long-term prospects, it may be able to borrow against those prospects to meet current obligations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Middlesex Water Co's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MSEX'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 0.46 Max: 1.12
Current: 0.39
During the past 13 years, Middlesex Water Co's highest Current Ratio was 1.12. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.46.
MSEX's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 95.28% of 509
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.08
vs MSEX: 0.39
Middlesex Water Co (NAS:MSEX) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Middlesex Water Co Current Ratio Related Terms
Middlesex Water Co Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Middlesex Water Co's Current Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MSEX vs YORW, CWCO, ARTNA: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Middlesex Water Co's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Middlesex Water Co Current Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Middlesex Water Co's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Middlesex Water Co's Current Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Middlesex Water Co (MSEX) has a Current Ratio of 0.39 as of Mar. 2026. This is 15% below median its historical median of 0.46. Over the past decade, Middlesex Water Co's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 1.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Middlesex Water Co ranks #485 out of 509 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 95.3%.
Is Middlesex Water Co's Current Ratio too high?
Middlesex Water Co's current Current Ratio of 0.39 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 1.12. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Current Ratio is 1.08. Middlesex Water Co's value of 0.39 is 63.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Middlesex Water Co ranks #485 out of 509 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Middlesex Water Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Middlesex Water Co's Current Ratio compare to YORW and CWCO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Middlesex Water Co ranks #485 out of 509 companies for Current Ratio. This places Middlesex Water Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.08. Middlesex Water Co's value of 0.39 is 63.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Middlesex Water Co's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 1.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.46 vs. the industry median of 1.08, Middlesex Water Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Current Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.08, based on 509 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Middlesex Water Co's current Current Ratio of 0.39 is 63.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Middlesex Water Co's current Current Ratio is 0.39, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Middlesex Water Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Middlesex Water Co (MSEX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $62.62, compared to a current price of $57.55 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 0.39, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.46 and 63.9% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.08. Middlesex Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Middlesex Water Co (MSEX), the current Current Ratio is 0.39 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Middlesex Water Co (MSEX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Middlesex Water Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $57.55 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $62.62.
GuruFocus considers Middlesex Water Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MSEX:
Current Ratio: 0.39 (15% below median its 10-year median of 0.46)
GF Value™: $62.62 vs. price of $57.55 (8.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63.9% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#485 of 509)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MSEX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Middlesex Water Co owns and operates regulated water utility and wastewater systems in the U.S. The company has two operating segments, Regulated and Non-Regulated. The regulated business includes collecting and distributing water to residential, commercial, industrial, and fire protection consumers. The non-regulated business includes contract services for the operation of private water and wastewater systems. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Regulated segment and from residential customers.
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