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Essential Utilities's Other Operating Expense for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $138 Mil.
Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $538 Mil.
Essential Utilities's quarterly Other Operating Expense
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($132 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($137 Mil) and
increased
from Mar. 2026 ($137 Mil) to Jun. 2026 ($138 Mil).
Essential Utilities's annual Other Operating Expense
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($434 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($464 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($464 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($510 Mil).
Essential Utilities Other Operating Expense Related Terms
Essential Utilities Other Operating Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Essential Utilities's Other Operating Expense 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.
Other Operating Expense sometimes includes:
Restructuring, and merger
Acquisition related and other
Litigation settlement charge
Other (too numerous to list)
Some companies can and do choose to report each of these items separately. Yet, there are a variety of Other Operating Expense which are simply too numerous to list.
Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $538 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.
What does a Other Operating Expense of $538 Mil mean?
Essential Utilities (WTRG) has a Other Operating Expense of $538 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Essential Utilities and its competitors.
Is Essential Utilities' Other Operating Expense too high?
Essential Utilities' current Other Operating Expense is $538 Mil. Overall, Essential Utilities has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Essential Utilities' Other Operating Expense compare to AWR and CWT?
Essential Utilities' Other Operating Expense of $538 Mil 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 Other Operating Expense for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Other Operating Expense 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 Other Operating Expense mean?
A high Other Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Essential Utilities and its competitors. Essential Utilities's current Other Operating Expense is $538 Mil. 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 (WTRG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.92, compared to a current price of $40.25 — trading 4% below its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is $538 Mil. Essential Utilities' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Other Operating Expense calculated?
Other Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Essential Utilities (WTRG), the current Other Operating Expense is $538 Mil as of Jun. 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 (WTRG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essential Utilities stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $40.25 is trading 4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $41.92.
GuruFocus considers Essential Utilities to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WTRG:
Other Operating Expense: $538 Mil
GF Value™: $41.92 vs. price of $40.25 (4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WTRG 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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