ARTNA (Artesian Resources) Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): -37.86% (As of Aug. 03, 2026)

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ARTNA Artesian Resources Corp ARTNA
83 GF Score
Price $34.01
GF Value $37.83
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Artesian Resources Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)?

Artesian Resources ARTNA -1.02% 83 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -37.86% as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates ARTNA with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.83 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based).

Note: Discounted Earnings model is only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, result may not be accurate due to the low predictability of business and the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-08-03), Artesian Resources's Predictability Rank is 4-Stars. Artesian Resources's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted Earnings model is $24.67 and current share price is $34.0101. Consequently,

Artesian Resources's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) using Discounted Earnings model is -37.86%.


ARTNA vs CDZI, PCYO, CWCO: Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Artesian Resources's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Artesian Resources's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Artesian Resources's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) falls into.


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Artesian Resources Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Calculation

Artesian Resources's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)
=(24.67-34.0101)/24.67
=-37.86 %

* 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.

The intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted Earnings model with default parameters. The calculation method is the same as Discounted Cash Flow model except earnings are used in the calculation instead of free cash flow.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of -37.86% mean?
Artesian Resources (ARTNA) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of -37.86% as of Aug. 03, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on Artesian Resources.
Is Artesian Resources' Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) too high?
Artesian Resources' current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -37.86%. Overall, Artesian Resources has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Artesian Resources' Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) compare to CDZI and PCYO?
Artesian Resources' Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of -37.86% 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on Artesian Resources. Artesian Resources's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -37.86%. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.83, compared to a current price of $34.01 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -37.86%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Artesian Resources (ARTNA), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -37.86% as of Aug. 03, 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 $34.01 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $37.83. GuruFocus considers Artesian Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ARTNA:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): -37.86%
  • GF Value™: $37.83 vs. price of $34.01 (10.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges ARTNB:USA
Address 664 Churchmans Road, Newark, DE, USA, 19702
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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