ARTNA (Artesian Resources) ROCE %: 4.93% (As of Mar. 2026)

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ARTNA Artesian Resources Corp ARTNA
83 GF Score
Price $34.01
GF Value $37.83
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Artesian Resources ROCE %?

Artesian Resources ARTNA -1.02% 83 ROCE % is 4.93% as of Mar. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Artesian Resources's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.93%.

Artesian Resources  (NAS:ARTNA) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Artesian Resources ROCE % Related Terms

Artesian Resources ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Artesian Resources's ROCE % 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.

Artesian Resources ROCE % Chart

Artesian Resources Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Artesian Resources Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Artesian Resources ROCE % Calculation

Artesian Resources's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=39.339/( ( (798.623 - 25.593) + (851.229 - 33.722) )/ 2 )
=39.339/( (773.03+817.507)/ 2 )
=39.339/795.2685
=4.95 %

Artesian Resources's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=40.884/( ( (851.229 - 33.722) + (866.938 - 26.165) )/ 2 )
=40.884/( ( 817.507 + 840.773 )/ 2 )
=40.884/829.14
=4.93 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 4.93% mean?
Artesian Resources (ARTNA) has a ROCE % of 4.93% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Artesian Resources' ROCE % too high?
Artesian Resources' current ROCE % is 4.93%. The Utilities - Regulated industry median ROCE % is 6.91. Artesian Resources' value of 4.93% is 28.6% below this industry median. 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' ROCE % compare to CDZI and PCYO?
Artesian Resources' ROCE % of 4.93% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.91. Artesian Resources' value of 4.93% is 28.6% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median ROCE % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 6.91, based on 506 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Artesian Resources's current ROCE % of 4.93% is 28.6% below 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median ROCE % is 6.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Artesian Resources's current ROCE % is 4.93%. 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 ROCE % is 4.93% and 28.6% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 6.91. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Artesian Resources (ARTNA), the current ROCE % is 4.93% 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 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:

  • ROCE %: 4.93%
  • GF Value™: $37.83 vs. price of $34.01 (10.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.6% below the Utilities - Regulated median

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

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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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