Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA) — Stock Score Summary

Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA) has a MoatMap StockRank of 74/100 based on Quality (53/100), Value (53/100), and Momentum (52/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Artesian Resources is a regulated water utility. While it offers defensive characteristics, it is highly capital-intensive, has low ROIC, and lacks any meaningful growth runway or asymmetric macro tailwinds.

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.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$32.98
Market Cap$336M
P/E (TTM)14.41
P/E (Forward)15.52
Price/Book1.32
Return on Equity9.4%
Return on Invested Capital4.8%
Debt/Equity73.74
Gross Margin49.4%
Operating Margin30.0%
Revenue Growth7.3%
Dividend Yield3.9%
Free Cash Flow$-30M

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 74/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (53), Value (53), and Momentum (52) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Artesian Resources Corporation have an economic moat?
Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA) has a Quality factor score of 53/100. 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 Buy, based on a StockRank of 74/100. 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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