Essential UtilitiesHAM:A2A +2.91%71 Median PS Value is €53.33 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 1.03. GuruFocus rates HAM:A2A with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €36.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Utilities - Regulated companies, Essential Utilities ranks better than 83.11% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Essential Utilities's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:A2A'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58 Med: 1.03 Max: 1.9
Current: 0.63
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Essential Utilities was 1.90. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 1.03.
HAM:A2A's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked better than 83.11% of 367
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.97
vs HAM:A2A: 0.63
Essential Utilities (HAM:A2A) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Essential Utilities's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
33.56
/
53.33
=
0.63
* 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.
Essential Utilities Median PS Value Related Terms
Essential Utilities Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Essential Utilities's Median PS Value 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.
HAM:A2A vs AWR, CWT, HTO: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Essential Utilities's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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.
Essential Utilities Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Essential Utilities's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Essential Utilities's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 6.8707.
Essential Utilities's Revenue per Share 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 €7.762.
* 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.
Essential Utilities (HAM:A2A) has a Median PS Value of €53.33 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Essential Utilities and its competitors. This is 5078% above median its historical median of 1.03. Over the past decade, Essential Utilities' Median PS Value has ranged from 0.58 to 1.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Essential Utilities ranks #62 out of 367 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 16.9%.
Is Essential Utilities' Median PS Value too high?
Essential Utilities' current Median PS Value of €53.33 is 5078% above median its 10-year median of 1.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 1.90. Based on the distribution chart, Essential Utilities ranks #62 out of 367 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Essential Utilities has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Essential Utilities' Median PS Value compare to AWR and CWT?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Essential Utilities ranks #62 out of 367 companies for Median PS Value. This places Essential Utilities in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.97. Historically, Essential Utilities' own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.58 to 1.90 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Median PS Value for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Median PS Value among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.97, based on 367 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Essential Utilities and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Essential Utilities's current Median PS Value is €53.33, which is 5078% above median its own 10-year median of 1.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Essential Utilities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essential Utilities (HAM:A2A) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €36.80, compared to a current price of €33.56 — trading 8.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is €53.33, which is 5078% above median its 10-year median of 1.03. Essential Utilities' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Essential Utilities (HAM:A2A), the current Median PS Value is €53.33 as of Jun. 30, 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 Essential Utilities (HAM:A2A) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essential Utilities stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €33.56 is trading 8.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €36.80.
GuruFocus considers Essential Utilities to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:A2A:
Median PS Value: €53.33 (5078% above median its 10-year median of 1.03)
GF Value™: €36.80 vs. price of €33.56 (8.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:A2A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Essential Utilities is a Pennsylvania-based holding company for US water, wastewater, and natural gas distribution utilities. The company's water business serves 3 million people in eight states. Its largest service territory is in Pennsylvania, primarily suburban Philadelphia. Its Peoples subsidiary serves more than 740,000 gas distribution customers in Pennsylvania and Kentucky. It completed the sale of its West Virginia gas utility and the bulk of its nonregulated assets in 2024. Essential shareholders would own a 31% stake in American Water Works if the proposed all-stock merger closes in 2027.
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