PE Ratio: 20.54

Basis: FMP quote price / unrounded diluted EPS from four consecutive issuer fiscal quarters. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.

Is the P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 20.54 is 37% below its 5-year average of 32.55, near the low end of its 5-year range (20.17–56.21).

As of 2026-10-06T15:47:30.145Z. 7.41% below its 12-month average of 22.18.

PE Ratio (20.54) = Close Price ($53.41) / Diluted TTM EPS ($2.60)

MSEX PE Ratio Metrics

P/E vs. its own history

At 20.5, P/E is below its 20-year median — higher than 24% of readings in its 20-year history.

P/E Comparison

PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for Middlesex Water Company (MSEX)?

The P/E ratio for MSEX stock is 20.54.

Is Middlesex Water Company's P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 20.54 is 37% below its 5-year average of 32.55, near the low end of its 5-year range (20.17–56.21).

What is the TTM average P/E ratio for Middlesex Water Company (MSEX)?

The TTM average P/E ratio for MSEX stock is 22.18.

What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for Middlesex Water Company (MSEX)?

The 3Y average P/E ratio for MSEX stock is 26.81.

What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for Middlesex Water Company (MSEX)?

The 5Y average P/E ratio for MSEX stock is 32.55.

What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for Middlesex Water Company (MSEX)?

The 10Y average P/E ratio for MSEX stock is 30.43.

What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for Middlesex Water Company (MSEX)?

The 15Y average P/E ratio for MSEX stock is 27.61.

What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for Middlesex Water Company (MSEX)?

The 20Y average P/E ratio for MSEX stock is 25.44.

Showing the most recent 260 of 4,786 data points. The chart above shows the full history.

Related Metrics