MSEX (Middlesex Water Co) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $-2.17 (As of Mar. 2026)

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MSEX Middlesex Water Co MSEX
78 GF Score
Price $57.43
GF Value $62.66
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Middlesex Water Co Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Middlesex Water Co MSEX +0.74% 78 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-2.17 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MSEX with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $62.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 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.

Middlesex Water Co's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.480. 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 $-2.17 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -26.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -33.70% 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 Middlesex Water Co was 33.90% per year. The lowest was -78.30% per year. And the median was -5.50% per year.

As of today (2026-07-19), Middlesex Water Co's current stock price is $57.43. Middlesex Water Co's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2.17. Middlesex Water Co's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is .

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Middlesex Water Co was 3253.50. The lowest was 177.50. And the median was 261.71.


Middlesex Water Co  (NAS:MSEX) 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Middlesex Water Co was 3253.50. The lowest was 177.50. And the median was 261.71.


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.


Middlesex Water Co Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Middlesex Water Co Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Middlesex Water Co's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

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Middlesex Water Co Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Middlesex Water Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.74 -1.02 -1.38 -1.59 -2.04

Middlesex Water Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.70 -1.79 -1.88 -2.04 -2.17

MSEX vs YORW, CWCO, ARTNA: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Middlesex Water Co'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.


Middlesex Water Co Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Middlesex Water Co's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Middlesex Water Co 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, Middlesex Water Co'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)
=-0.48/330.2130*330.2130
=-0.480

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Middlesex Water Co Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 -0.550 241.018 -0.754
201609 -0.007 241.428 -0.010
201612 0.193 241.432 0.264
201703 0.031 243.801 0.042
201706 -0.091 244.955 -0.123
201709 -0.335 246.819 -0.448
201712 -0.057 246.524 -0.076
201803 -0.062 249.554 -0.082
201806 -0.491 251.989 -0.643
201809 -0.453 252.439 -0.593
201812 -0.578 251.233 -0.760
201903 -0.281 254.202 -0.365
201906 -1.164 256.143 -1.501
201909 -0.823 256.759 -1.058
201912 -0.879 256.974 -1.130
202003 -0.513 258.115 -0.656
202006 -0.889 257.797 -1.139
202009 -0.504 260.280 -0.639
202012 -1.067 260.474 -1.353
202103 -0.716 264.877 -0.893
202106 -1.098 271.696 -1.334
202109 -0.607 274.310 -0.731
202112 -0.212 278.802 -0.251
202203 -0.150 287.504 -0.172
202206 -0.555 296.311 -0.618
202209 -0.519 296.808 -0.577
202212 -0.466 296.797 -0.518
202303 -0.481 301.836 -0.526
202306 -0.718 305.109 -0.777
202309 -0.657 307.789 -0.705
202312 -0.240 306.746 -0.258
202403 -0.431 312.332 -0.456
202406 -0.174 314.175 -0.183
202409 -0.072 315.301 -0.075
202412 -0.209 315.605 -0.219
202503 -0.286 319.799 -0.295
202506 -0.746 322.561 -0.764
202509 -0.494 324.800 -0.502
202512 -0.338 324.054 -0.344
202603 -0.480 330.213 -0.480

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 $-2.17 mean?
Middlesex Water Co (MSEX) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $-2.17 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 Middlesex Water Co and its competitors.
Is Middlesex Water Co's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Middlesex Water Co's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-2.17. Overall, Middlesex Water Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Middlesex Water Co's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to YORW and CWCO?
Middlesex Water Co's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $-2.17 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 Middlesex Water Co and its competitors. Middlesex Water Co's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-2.17. 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 $62.66, compared to a current price of $57.43 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-2.17. Middlesex Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 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 Middlesex Water Co (MSEX), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-2.17 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 Middlesex Water Co (MSEX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Middlesex Water Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $57.43 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $62.66. GuruFocus considers Middlesex Water Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MSEX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $-2.17
  • GF Value™: $62.66 vs. price of $57.43 (8.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 485C Route 1 South, Suite 400, Iselin, NJ, USA, 08830
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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