What is Artesian Resources Corporation's (ARTNA) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA) is 59/100, with a Hold signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (48), Value (47), and Momentum (59) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does Artesian Resources Corporation have an economic moat?

Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA) has a Quality factor score of 48/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Artesian Resources Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 59/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is Artesian Resources Corporation in?

Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Regulated Water industry (United States).

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ARTNA

HOLD

Artesian Resources Corporation · Utilities · United States · $356M · Avg Vol: $1M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

15.2x

ROE

9.4%

D/E

0.7x

Dividend %

1.8%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Artesian Resources Corporation is a regulated public utility providing essential water, wastewater, and other related services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the Delmarva Peninsula. As a regional monopoly in its service areas, the company benefits from highly predictable, regulated revenue streams and significant barriers to entry for competitors. Its competitive advantage lies in its critical infrastructure, long-standing operational history, and indispensable role in public health and development.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM
Revenue	98.9M	98.9M	108.0M	112.9M	4.5%	116.9M
EPS	1.90	1.67	1.98	2.21	5.2%	2.28
Shares	9.5M	10.3M	10.3M	10.3M	+8.2%	9.4M
Debt	198.3M	181.1M	179.1M	182.6M	-2.7%	182.6M
Equity	187.9M	230.4M	239.2M	249.9M	10.0%	—
Op CF	24.3M	31.9M	36.8M	40.3M	18.5%	40.3M
Inv CF	-54.8M	-62.1M	-45.3M	-58.7M	—	—
Fin CF	31.7M	31.4M	7.1M	17.3M	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)+1.7%

SMA 50SMA 200

$34.59

RSI (14)

68.5

52W High

$35.49

From 52W High

1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

4.8%34.8

ROE

9.4%60.5

GP/Assets

6.8%31.4

Op. Margin

35.5%90.2

FCF/Assets

-2.8%24.1

Piotroski

656.2

Int. Cover

4.5x59.5

D/E Ratio

0.71x65.5

Current Ratio

1.01x49.3

Value

P/E (TTM)

15.2x64.2

EV/EBITDA

10.2x62.4

P/FCF

—N/A

P/B

1.4x58.6

P/S

3.1x29.9

Div Yield

1.8%19.5

Momentum

52W High %

97%96.4

RS 6M

-3%61.7

SMA 50/200

1.04x70.2

EPS Rev 4W

0.0%32.1

EPS Rev 12W

0.0%58.3

EPS Improve

-8%14.5

Q Growth

5%47.1

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$356M

P/E (Forward)

16.6x

Gross Margin

49.3%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Utilities, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of ARTNA are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
ARTNA	Artesian Resources Corporation(you)	$356M	59	HOLD
PCYO	Pure Cycle Corporation	$257M	55	HOLD
YORW	The York Water Company	$479M	37	HOLD
MSEX	Middlesex Water Company	$1.0B	46	HOLD
CWT	California Water Service Group	$3.0B	52	HOLD
AWR	American States Water Company	$3.4B	66	BUY
HTO	H2O America	$2.7B	43	HOLD
GWRS	Global Water Resources, Inc.	$212M	5	STRONG SELL
CDZI	Cadiz Inc.	$266M	0	STRONG SELL
WTRG	Essential Utilities, Inc.	$11.2B	43	HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 9.5% · P/E 20.9x · Gross margin 44.1%

Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA): Stock Score Summary

Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA) has a MoatMap StockRank of 59/100 based on Quality (48/100), Value (47/100), and Momentum (59/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$34.59
Market Cap	$356M
P/E (TTM)	15.17
P/E (Forward)	16.55
Price/Book	1.39
Return on Equity	9.4%
Return on Invested Capital	4.8%
Debt/Equity	0.71x
Gross Margin	49.3%
Operating Margin	35.5%
Revenue Growth	7.4%
Dividend Yield	1.8%
Free Cash Flow	$-24M

Artesian Resources Corporation operates in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry, part of the Utilities sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Artesian Resources Corporation’s (ARTNA) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA) is 59/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (48), Value (47), and Momentum (59) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Artesian Resources Corporation have an economic moat?: Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA) has a Quality factor score of 48/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Artesian Resources Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 59/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Artesian Resources Corporation in?: Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Regulated Water industry (United States).