Middlesex Water Company (MSEX)
Company Info
US5966801087
596680108
Mar 26, 1990
Highlights
$1.05B
$2.41
24.24
10.95
$195.65M
$117.45M
$83.67M
$47.56 - $69.46
$66.33
3.50%
3.53
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Middlesex Water Company (MSEX) returned 13.79% year-to-date (YTD) and 5.79% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, MSEX delivered an annualized return of 12.64%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.82%.
MSEX
13.79%
-5.06%
-8.98%
5.79%
-11.13%
0.62%
12.64%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
1.00%
12.45%
0.40%
11.91%
15.05%
15.04%
10.82%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of MSEX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -3.78% | -0.34% | 27.87% | -1.53% | -5.76% | 13.79% | |||||||
| 2024 | -14.71% | -8.53% | 3.16% | -3.39% | 6.83% | -3.01% | 27.21% | -4.71% | 3.54% | -6.21% | 7.49% | -19.57% | -18.00% |
| 2023 | 6.60% | -8.44% | 2.12% | -6.58% | 11.95% | -0.86% | -0.30% | -6.05% | -11.97% | -4.11% | 1.08% | 2.69% | -15.19% |
| 2022 | -15.84% | -0.93% | 5.18% | -15.42% | -4.09% | 3.12% | 8.47% | -6.37% | -13.03% | 15.89% | 4.81% | -15.82% | -33.75% |
| 2021 | 9.84% | -13.45% | 15.07% | 3.80% | 5.17% | -4.92% | 24.48% | 7.82% | -6.06% | 7.14% | -6.17% | 16.75% | 68.03% |
| 2020 | 2.66% | -8.53% | 1.09% | 0.30% | 13.01% | -1.00% | -4.64% | 0.49% | -3.09% | 3.20% | 7.18% | 5.81% | 15.77% |
| 2019 | 5.34% | 5.20% | -4.89% | 3.57% | 2.41% | 0.15% | 5.70% | -2.15% | 6.42% | 3.53% | -6.21% | 1.21% | 21.12% |
| 2018 | -5.64% | -5.33% | 3.56% | 13.51% | 7.25% | -5.11% | 5.03% | 3.92% | 5.72% | -7.06% | 15.76% | 2.91% | 36.54% |
| 2017 | -11.95% | 0.17% | -1.86% | 3.17% | -6.78% | 12.12% | -0.91% | -2.68% | 3.40% | 10.72% | 6.62% | -13.46% | -4.92% |
| 2016 | 9.27% | -2.70% | 10.10% | 18.57% | 1.54% | 17.40% | -4.77% | -18.80% | 5.60% | 2.44% | 13.54% | 5.40% | 65.63% |
| 2015 | -5.16% | 7.27% | -2.15% | 0.04% | -3.29% | 3.34% | 0.80% | 0.94% | 4.75% | 8.10% | 0.24% | 3.55% | 19.03% |
| 2014 | -4.97% | 2.53% | 7.97% | -6.83% | 1.62% | 3.47% | -4.06% | 1.98% | -4.53% | 15.05% | -1.43% | 4.63% | 14.22% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of MSEX is 55, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Middlesex Water Company (MSEX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Middlesex Water Company provided a 2.28% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.35 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 30 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.35 | $1.32 | $1.26 | $1.18 | $1.11 | $1.04 | $0.98 | $0.91 | $0.86 | $0.81 | $0.78 | $0.76 |
Dividend yield | 2.28% | 2.50% | 1.92% | 1.50% | 0.92% | 1.44% | 1.54% | 1.71% | 2.15% | 1.88% | 2.92% | 3.31% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Middlesex Water Company. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.68 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $1.32 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $1.26 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $1.18 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $1.11 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $1.04 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.98 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.91 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.86 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.81 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.78 |
| 2014 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.76 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Middlesex Water Company has a dividend yield of 2.28%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
Middlesex Water Company has a payout ratio of 55.81%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Middlesex Water Company strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Middlesex Water Company. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Middlesex Water Company was 60.51%, occurring on Apr 16, 2024. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Middlesex Water Company drawdown is 47.57%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -60.51% | Jan 3, 2022 | 574 | Apr 16, 2024 | — | — | — |
| -41.85% | Jul 29, 2005 | 908 | Mar 9, 2009 | 447 | Dec 14, 2010 | 1355 |
| -33.52% | Aug 30, 1999 | 124 | Feb 24, 2000 | 530 | Apr 10, 2002 | 654 |
| -28.8% | Feb 19, 2020 | 19 | Mar 16, 2020 | 55 | Jun 3, 2020 | 74 |
| -25.53% | Oct 12, 1993 | 296 | Feb 1, 1995 | 232 | Jan 18, 1996 | 528 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Middlesex Water Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Middlesex Water Company, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. In the past quarter, the company did not meet analyst expectations for EPS, resulting in a surprise of -7.0%.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Middlesex Water Company is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for MSEX, comparing it with other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry. Currently, MSEX has a P/E ratio of 24.2. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for MSEX compared to other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry. MSEX currently has a PEG ratio of 11.0. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for MSEX relative to other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry. Currently, MSEX has a P/S ratio of 5.4. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for MSEX in comparison with other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry. Currently, MSEX has a P/B value of 2.3. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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