Middlesex Water CoMSEX +2.21%72 Dividend Yield % is 2.65% as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 1.85. GuruFocus rates MSEX with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $62.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 426 Utilities - Regulated companies, Middlesex Water Co ranks worse than 69.95% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-24), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Middlesex Water Co is 2.65%.
Good Sign:
Middlesex Water Co stock Dividend Yield % is close to 10-year high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Middlesex Water Co's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
MSEX'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.92 Med: 1.85 Max: 2.78
Current: 2.65
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Middlesex Water Co was 2.78%. The lowest was 0.92%. And the median was 1.85%.
MSEX's Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 69.95% of 426
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.555
vs MSEX: 2.65
During the past 12 months, Middlesex Water Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Middlesex Water Co was 6.70% per year. The lowest was -0.20% per year. And the median was 2.70% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Middlesex Water Co (NAS:MSEX) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Middlesex Water Co Dividend Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Middlesex Water Co's Dividend Yield % 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.
MSEX vs YORW, CWCO, CDZI: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Middlesex Water Co's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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 Dividend Yield % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Middlesex Water Co's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Middlesex Water Co's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Middlesex Water Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.360000
2026-05-15
2026-05-15
2026-06-01
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.360000
2026-02-17
2026-02-17
2026-03-02
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.360000
2025-11-17
2025-11-17
2025-12-01
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.340000
2025-08-15
2025-08-15
2025-09-02
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Middlesex Water Co's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* 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.
Middlesex Water Co (MSEX) has a Dividend Yield % of 2.65% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Middlesex Water Co and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 1.85. Over the past decade, Middlesex Water Co's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.92 to 2.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Middlesex Water Co ranks #298 out of 426 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 70%.
Is Middlesex Water Co's Dividend Yield % too high?
Middlesex Water Co's current Dividend Yield % of 2.65% is 43% above median its 10-year median of 1.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 2.78. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.56. Middlesex Water Co's value of 2.65% is 25.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Middlesex Water Co ranks #298 out of 426 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Middlesex Water Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Middlesex Water Co's Dividend Yield % compare to YORW and CWCO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Middlesex Water Co ranks #298 out of 426 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Middlesex Water Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.56. Middlesex Water Co's value of 2.65% is 25.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Middlesex Water Co's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.92 to 2.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.85 vs. the industry median of 3.56, 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 Dividend Yield % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.56, based on 426 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Middlesex Water Co's current Dividend Yield % of 2.65% is 25.5% 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 Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Middlesex Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 3.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Middlesex Water Co's current Dividend Yield % is 2.65%, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 1.85. 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 $62.46, compared to a current price of $54.04 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 2.65%, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 1.85 and 25.5% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.56. Middlesex Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Middlesex Water Co (MSEX), the current Dividend Yield % is 2.65% as of Jun. 24, 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 $54.04 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $62.46.
GuruFocus considers Middlesex Water Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MSEX:
Dividend Yield %: 2.65% (43% above median its 10-year median of 1.85)
GF Value™: $62.46 vs. price of $54.04 (13.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.5% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#298 of 426)
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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