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Middlesex Water Company (MSEX)
Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN

US5966801087

CUSIP

596680108

Sector

Utilities

IPO Date

Mar 26, 1990

Highlights

Market Cap

$1.10B

EPS (TTM)

$2.47

PE Ratio

24.87

PEG Ratio

10.95

Total Revenue (TTM)

$151.35M

Gross Profit (TTM)

$73.15M

EBITDA (TTM)

$71.64M

Year Range

$47.86 - $69.89

Target Price

$66.33

Short %

3.50%

Short Ratio

1.91

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Middlesex Water Company, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


1,000.00%2,000.00%3,000.00%4,000.00%5,000.00%NovemberDecember2025FebruaryMarchApril
3,974.00%
1,536.47%
MSEX (Middlesex Water Company)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Returns By Period

Middlesex Water Company had a return of 17.53% year-to-date (YTD) and 27.82% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Middlesex Water Company had an annualized return of 12.44%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 10.15%.


MSEX

YTD

17.53%

1M

-0.82%

6M

-1.85%

1Y

27.82%

5Y*

2.43%

10Y*

12.44%

^GSPC (Benchmark)

YTD

-6.06%

1M

-2.95%

6M

-4.87%

1Y

8.34%

5Y*

13.98%

10Y*

10.15%

*Annualized

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.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2025-3.78%-0.34%27.87%-4.15%17.53%
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%
20236.60%-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%
20219.84%-13.45%15.07%3.80%5.17%-4.92%24.48%7.82%-6.06%7.14%-6.17%16.75%68.03%
20202.66%-8.53%1.09%0.30%13.01%-1.00%-4.64%0.49%-3.09%3.20%7.18%5.81%15.77%
20195.34%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%
20169.27%-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

With an overall rank of 77, MSEX is among the top 23% of stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.


The Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank of MSEX is 7777
Overall Rank
The Sharpe Ratio Rank of MSEX is 8181
Sharpe Ratio Rank
The Sortino Ratio Rank of MSEX is 7979
Sortino Ratio Rank
The Omega Ratio Rank of MSEX is 7575
Omega Ratio Rank
The Calmar Ratio Rank of MSEX is 7474
Calmar Ratio Rank
The Martin Ratio Rank of MSEX is 7575
Martin Ratio Rank
The risk-adjusted ranks indicate the investment's position relative to the market. A rank closer to 100 signifies top-performing investments, while a rank closer to 0 might suggest underperformance, based on the selected ratio. The values are calculated based on the past 12 months of returns.

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.


The chart of Sharpe ratio for MSEX, currently valued at 0.87, compared to the broader market-2.00-1.000.001.002.003.00
MSEX: 0.87
^GSPC: 0.46
The chart of Sortino ratio for MSEX, currently valued at 1.58, compared to the broader market-6.00-4.00-2.000.002.004.00
MSEX: 1.58
^GSPC: 0.77
The chart of Omega ratio for MSEX, currently valued at 1.18, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.00
MSEX: 1.18
^GSPC: 1.11
The chart of Calmar ratio for MSEX, currently valued at 0.52, compared to the broader market0.001.002.003.004.005.00
MSEX: 0.52
^GSPC: 0.47
The chart of Martin ratio for MSEX, currently valued at 2.28, compared to the broader market-5.000.005.0010.0015.0020.00
MSEX: 2.28
^GSPC: 1.94

The current Middlesex Water Company Sharpe ratio is 0.87. This value is calculated based on the past 1 year of trading data and takes into account price changes and dividends.

Use the chart below to compare the Sharpe ratio of Middlesex Water Company with the selected benchmark, providing insights into the investment's historical performance in terms of risk-adjusted returns. Go to the Sharpe ratio tool for more fine-grained control over the calculation options.


Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio-1.000.001.002.003.00NovemberDecember2025FebruaryMarchApril
0.87
0.46
MSEX (Middlesex Water Company)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Dividends

Dividend History

Middlesex Water Company provided a 2.16% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.33 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 30 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.


1.00%1.50%2.00%2.50%3.00%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.00$1.20$1.4020142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20242023202220212020201920182017201620152014
Dividend$1.33$1.32$1.26$1.18$1.11$1.04$0.98$0.91$0.86$0.81$0.78$0.76

Dividend yield

2.16%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.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2025$0.00$0.34$0.00$0.00$0.34
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
5.0%10.0%15.0%20.0%25.0%
MSEX: 2.2%
Middlesex Water Company has a dividend yield of 2.16%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
200.0%400.0%600.0%800.0%1,000.0%1,200.0%
MSEX: 53.9%
Middlesex Water Company has a payout ratio of 53.85%, 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.


-60.00%-50.00%-40.00%-30.00%-20.00%-10.00%0.00%NovemberDecember2025FebruaryMarchApril
-45.85%
-10.07%
MSEX (Middlesex Water Company)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

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 45.85%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-60.51%Jan 3, 2022574Apr 16, 2024
-41.85%Jul 29, 2005908Mar 9, 2009447Dec 14, 20101355
-33.52%Aug 30, 1999124Feb 24, 2000530Apr 10, 2002654
-28.8%Feb 19, 202019Mar 16, 202055Jun 3, 202074
-25.53%Oct 12, 1993284Jan 16, 1995244Jan 18, 1996528

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The current Middlesex Water Company volatility is 8.48%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%NovemberDecember2025FebruaryMarchApril
8.48%
14.23%
MSEX (Middlesex Water Company)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

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.

Annual
Quarterly

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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
10.020.030.040.050.060.0
MSEX: 24.9
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 24.9. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
2.04.06.08.010.0
MSEX: 11.0
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
2.04.06.08.010.0
MSEX: 5.7
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 5.7. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
1.02.03.04.05.06.0
MSEX: 2.5
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 2.5. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



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Cost Of Revenue

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Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items