MSEX (Middlesex Water Co) EPS (Basic): $2.40 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is Middlesex Water Co EPS (Basic)?

Middlesex Water Co MSEX +2.21% 72 EPS (Basic) is $2.40 as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Middlesex Water Co's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.57. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.40.

Middlesex Water Co's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.57. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.40.

Middlesex Water Co's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.54. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.31.

During the past 12 months, Middlesex Water Co's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -1.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 4.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 3.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 5.80% 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, Middlesex Water Co's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 16.00% per year. The lowest was -8.60% per year. And the median was 4.10% per year.

Middlesex Water Co (NAS:MSEX) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

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Middlesex Water Co EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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Middlesex Water Co EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Middlesex Water Co's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(42.822	-	0.076)	/	18.096
	=	2.36

Middlesex Water Co's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(10.605	-	0.018)	/	18.545
	=	0.57

EPS (Basic) 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 $2.40

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What does a EPS (Basic) of $2.40 mean?

Middlesex Water Co (MSEX) has a EPS (Basic) of $2.40 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Middlesex Water Co and its competitors.

Is Middlesex Water Co's EPS (Basic) too high?

Middlesex Water Co's current EPS (Basic) is $2.40. 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 EPS (Basic) compare to YORW and CWCO?

Middlesex Water Co's EPS (Basic) of $2.40 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 EPS (Basic) for an Utilities - Regulated company?

A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?

A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Middlesex Water Co and its competitors. Middlesex Water Co's current EPS (Basic) is $2.40. 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 EPS (Basic) is $2.40. 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 EPS (Basic) calculated?

EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Middlesex Water Co (MSEX), the current EPS (Basic) is $2.40 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:

EPS (Basic): $2.40
GF Value™: $62.46 vs. price of $54.04 (13.5% below fair value)
GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 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

Industry Utilities Utilities - Regulated

Comparable Companies YORW CWCO CDZI ARTNA PCYO GWRS CETI HTO CWT AWR AWK BSP:SBSP3 LSE:UU.LSE:SVT WTRG HKSE:00270 DFM:EMPOWER BSP:CSMG3 SHSE:600323 HKSE:00371

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

Website https://www.middlesexwater.com

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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