Middlesex Water CoMSEX +2.21%72 EBITDA Margin % is 47.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 44.72. GuruFocus rates MSEX with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $62.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, Middlesex Water Co ranks better than 85.17% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Middlesex Water Co's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $23.3 Mil. Middlesex Water Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $48.7 Mil. Therefore, Middlesex Water Co's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 47.81%.
Middlesex Water Co (NAS:MSEX) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Middlesex Water Co EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Middlesex Water Co EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Middlesex Water Co's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:
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MSEX vs YORW, CWCO, CDZI: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Middlesex Water Co's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Middlesex Water Co's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Middlesex Water Co's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % of 47.81% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Middlesex Water Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 44.72. Over the past decade, Middlesex Water Co's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 40.11 to 50.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Middlesex Water Co ranks #74 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is Middlesex Water Co's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Middlesex Water Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 47.81% is near median its 10-year median of 44.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.11 to a high of 50.80. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EBITDA Margin % is 23.94. Middlesex Water Co's value of 47.81% is 99.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Middlesex Water Co ranks #74 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Middlesex Water Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Middlesex Water Co's EBITDA Margin % compare to YORW and CWCO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Middlesex Water Co ranks #74 out of 499 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Middlesex Water Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 23.94. Middlesex Water Co's value of 47.81% is 99.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Middlesex Water Co's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 40.11 to 50.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.72 vs. the industry median of 23.94, Middlesex Water Co has consistently been above 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 EBITDA Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 23.94, based on 499 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Middlesex Water Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 47.81% is 99.7% above 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Middlesex Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 23.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Middlesex Water Co's current EBITDA Margin % is 47.81%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 44.72. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $62.46, compared to a current price of $54.04 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 47.81%, which is near median its 10-year median of 44.72 and 99.7% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 23.94. Middlesex Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Middlesex Water Co (MSEX), the current EBITDA Margin % is 47.81% 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 $54.04 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $62.46.
GuruFocus considers Middlesex Water Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MSEX:
EBITDA Margin %: 47.81% (near median its 10-year median of 44.72)
GF Value™: $62.46 vs. price of $54.04 (13.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 99.7% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#74 of 499)
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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