Essential Utilities (HAM:A2A) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €-1.17 (As of Mar. 2026)

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HAM:A2A Essential Utilities Inc HAM:A2A
71 GF Score
Price €34.38
GF Value €36.54
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Essential Utilities Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Essential Utilities HAM:A2A -1.21% 71 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €-1.17 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:A2A with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €36.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Essential Utilities's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.012. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is €-1.17 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -24.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -36.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -41.50% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Essential Utilities was 37.00% per year. The lowest was -100.00% per year. And the median was -16.65% per year.

As of today (2026-07-28), Essential Utilities's current stock price is €34.38. Essential Utilities's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1.17. Essential Utilities's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is .


Essential Utilities  (HAM:A2A) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Essential Utilities Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Essential Utilities Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Essential Utilities's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

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Essential Utilities Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

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HAM:A2A vs AWR, CWT, HTO: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Essential Utilities's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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.


Essential Utilities Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Essential Utilities's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Essential Utilities's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Essential Utilities Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Essential Utilities's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=-0.012/330.2130*330.2130
=-0.012

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Essential Utilities Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 -0.064 241.018 -0.088
201609 0.048 241.428 0.066
201612 -0.029 241.432 -0.040
201703 -0.070 243.801 -0.095
201706 -0.189 244.955 -0.255
201709 -0.021 246.819 -0.028
201712 -0.195 246.524 -0.261
201803 -0.076 249.554 -0.101
201806 -0.145 251.989 -0.190
201809 -0.027 252.439 -0.035
201812 -0.368 251.233 -0.484
201903 -0.270 254.202 -0.351
201906 -0.512 256.143 -0.660
201909 0.032 256.759 0.041
201912 -0.148 256.974 -0.190
202003 -0.082 258.115 -0.105
202006 -0.086 257.797 -0.110
202009 -0.285 260.280 -0.362
202012 -0.627 260.474 -0.795
202103 0.255 264.877 0.318
202106 -0.225 271.696 -0.273
202109 -0.401 274.310 -0.483
202112 -0.883 278.802 -1.046
202203 0.440 287.504 0.505
202206 -0.489 296.311 -0.545
202209 -0.739 296.808 -0.822
202212 -0.938 296.797 -1.044
202303 0.557 301.836 0.609
202306 -0.293 305.109 -0.317
202309 -0.504 307.789 -0.541
202312 -0.656 306.746 -0.706
202403 -0.041 312.332 -0.043
202406 -0.374 314.175 -0.393
202409 -0.615 315.301 -0.644
202412 -0.865 315.605 -0.905
202503 0.097 319.799 0.100
202506 -0.215 322.561 -0.220
202509 -0.416 324.800 -0.423
202512 -0.725 324.054 -0.739
202603 -0.012 330.213 -0.012

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €-1.17 mean?
Essential Utilities (HAM:A2A) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €-1.17 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Essential Utilities and its competitors.
Is Essential Utilities' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Essential Utilities' current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €-1.17. Overall, Essential Utilities has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Essential Utilities' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to AWR and CWT?
Essential Utilities' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €-1.17 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Essential Utilities and its competitors. Essential Utilities's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €-1.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Essential Utilities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essential Utilities (HAM:A2A) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €36.54, compared to a current price of €34.38 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €-1.17. Essential Utilities' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Essential Utilities (HAM:A2A), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €-1.17 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 Essential Utilities (HAM:A2A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essential Utilities stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €34.38 is trading 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €36.54. GuruFocus considers Essential Utilities to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:A2A:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €-1.17
  • GF Value™: €36.54 vs. price of €34.38 (5.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:A2A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Essential Utilities Business Description

Other Exchanges WTRG:USAA2A:Germany
Address 762 West Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA, USA, 19010-3489
Essential Utilities is a Pennsylvania-based holding company for US water, wastewater, and natural gas distribution utilities. The company's water business serves 3 million people in eight states. Its largest service territory is in Pennsylvania, primarily suburban Philadelphia. Its Peoples subsidiary serves more than 740,000 gas distribution customers in Pennsylvania and Kentucky. It completed the sale of its West Virginia gas utility and the bulk of its nonregulated assets in 2024. Essential shareholders would own a 31% stake in American Water Works if the proposed all-stock merger closes in 2027.
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