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Middlesex Water CoMSEX -0.21%84 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.37 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 2.46. GuruFocus rates MSEX with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $62.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 437 Utilities - Regulated companies, Middlesex Water Co ranks worse than 63.84% on this metric.
Middlesex Water Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.37.
The historical rank and industry rank for Middlesex Water Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
MSEX'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.23 Med: 2.46 Max: 3.7
Current: 3.37
During the past 13 years, Middlesex Water Co's highest Yield on Cost was 3.70. The lowest was 1.23. And the median was 2.46.
MSEX's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 63.84% of 437
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 4.15
vs MSEX: 3.37
Middlesex Water Co (NAS:MSEX) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Middlesex Water Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
MSEX vs YORW, CWCO, ARTNA: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Middlesex Water Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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.
Middlesex Water Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Middlesex Water Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Middlesex Water Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Middlesex Water Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Middlesex Water Co (MSEX) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.37 as of Jul. 26, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Middlesex Water Co and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 2.46. Over the past decade, Middlesex Water Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.23 to 3.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Middlesex Water Co ranks #279 out of 437 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 63.8%.
Is Middlesex Water Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Middlesex Water Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.37 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 2.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.23 to a high of 3.70. The Utilities - Regulated industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.15. Middlesex Water Co's value of 3.37 is 18.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Middlesex Water Co ranks #279 out of 437 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Middlesex Water Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Middlesex Water Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to YORW and CWCO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Middlesex Water Co ranks #279 out of 437 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Middlesex Water Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.15. Middlesex Water Co's value of 3.37 is 18.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Middlesex Water Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.23 to 3.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.46 vs. the industry median of 4.15, Middlesex Water Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 4.15, based on 437 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Middlesex Water Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.37 is 18.8% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Middlesex Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Middlesex Water Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.37, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 2.46. 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 $62.75, compared to a current price of $56.19 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.37, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 2.46 and 18.8% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 4.15. Middlesex Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Middlesex Water Co (MSEX), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.37 as of Jul. 26, 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 $56.19 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $62.75.
GuruFocus considers Middlesex Water Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MSEX:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.37 (37% above median its 10-year median of 2.46)
GF Value™: $62.75 vs. price of $56.19 (10.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.8% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#279 of 437)
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 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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