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Artesian ResourcesARTNA -0.73%83 EV-to-OCF is 14.05 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 16.05. GuruFocus rates ARTNA with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 507 Utilities - Regulated companies, Artesian Resources ranks worse than 65.09% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Artesian Resources's Enterprise Value is $534.3 Mil.
Artesian Resources's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $38.0 Mil. Therefore, Artesian Resources's EV-to-OCF for today is 14.05.
The historical rank and industry rank for Artesian Resources's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
ARTNA'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.75 Med: 16.05 Max: 32.47
Current: 14.05
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Artesian Resources was 32.47. The lowest was 11.75. And the median was 16.05.
ARTNA's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 65.09% of 507
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 10.73
vs ARTNA: 14.05
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Artesian Resources's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Artesian Resources's share price for today is $34.3399.
Artesian Resources's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.260.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Artesian Resources EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Artesian Resources EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Artesian Resources's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Artesian Resources's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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.
Artesian Resources EV-to-OCF vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Artesian Resources's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Artesian Resources's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Artesian Resources's current Enterprise Value is $534.3 Mil.
Artesian Resources's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $38.0 Mil.
* 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.
Artesian Resources (ARTNA) has a EV-to-OCF of 14.05 as of Aug. 04, 2026. This is 12% below median its historical median of 16.05. Over the past decade, Artesian Resources' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 11.75 to 32.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Artesian Resources ranks #330 out of 507 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 65.1%.
Is Artesian Resources' EV-to-OCF too high?
Artesian Resources' current EV-to-OCF of 14.05 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 16.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.75 to a high of 32.47. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.73. Artesian Resources' value of 14.05 is 30.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Artesian Resources ranks #330 out of 507 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Artesian Resources has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Artesian Resources' EV-to-OCF compare to CDZI and PCYO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Artesian Resources ranks #330 out of 507 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Artesian Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.73. Artesian Resources' value of 14.05 is 30.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Artesian Resources' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 11.75 to 32.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.05 vs. the industry median of 10.73, Artesian Resources 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 EV-to-OCF for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Utilities - Regulated companies is 10.73, based on 507 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Artesian Resources's current EV-to-OCF of 14.05 is 30.9% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 10.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Artesian Resources's current EV-to-OCF is 14.05, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 16.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Artesian Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Artesian Resources (ARTNA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.83, compared to a current price of $34.34 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 14.05, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 16.05 and 30.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 10.73. Artesian Resources' 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 EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Artesian Resources (ARTNA), the current EV-to-OCF is 14.05 as of Aug. 04, 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 Artesian Resources (ARTNA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Artesian Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $34.34 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $37.83.
GuruFocus considers Artesian Resources to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ARTNA:
EV-to-OCF: 14.05 (12% below median its 10-year median of 16.05)
GF Value™: $37.83 vs. price of $34.34 (9.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#330 of 507)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARTNA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Artesian Resources Corp operates as a holding company based in the United States. Through its subsidiaries, it offers water, wastewater, and other services in Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. The Group distributes and sells water, including water for public and private fire protection, to residential, commercial, industrial, municipal, and utility customers. Additionally, it is involved in contract water and wastewater operations; offers wastewater services, and water, sewer, and internal Service Line Protection Plans. The Group operates its businesses mainly through one reportable segment, the Regulated Utility segment.
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