Is Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 72.7% / 30% | 0.3% / 30% | 3.4% / 30% | 0.07% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 72.7% / 33% | 0.3% / 33% | 3.4% / 33% | 0.07% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 42.7% / 33% | 0.2% / 33% | 2.0% / 33% | 0.07% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 72.7% / 33% | 0.3% / 33% | 3.4% / 33% | 0.07% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 42.7% / 33% | 0.2% / 33% | 2.0% / 50% | 0.07% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 57.6% | |
| Operating Margin | 32.4% | |
| Net Margin | 24.9% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 9.4% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 3.0% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.0B |
| Free Cash Flow | -$420M |
| Total Debt | $8.3B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 121.6 |
| Current Ratio | 0.8 |
| Total Assets | $19.5B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $40.79 |
| 50-Day MA | $39.44 |
| 200-Day MA | $38.83 |
| Avg Volume | 2.4M |
| Beta | 0.8 |
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52-Week Range
$36.32
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About Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG)
Essential Utilities, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, and natural gas services in the United States. The company operates through Regulated Water; and Regulated Natural Gas segments. It also provides utility service line protection solutions and repair services to households; gas marketing and production activities; and natural gas distribution services. The company serves approximately 5.5 million residential water, commercial water, fire protection, industrial water, wastewater, and other water and utility customers in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, Indiana, Virginia, and Kentucky under the Aqua and Peoples brands. The company was formerly known as Aqua America, Inc. and changed its name to Essential Utilities, Inc. in February 2020. Essential Utilities, Inc. was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Essential Utilities, Inc. is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is Essential Utilities, Inc.'s debt ratio?
Essential Utilities, Inc.'s debt ratio is 72.7% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 42.7%.
What are Essential Utilities, Inc.'s key financial metrics?
Essential Utilities, Inc. has a market capitalization of $11.4B, trailing P/E ratio of 18.3, and revenue of $2.5B. The company maintains a gross margin of 57.6% and a net margin of 24.9%. Return on equity stands at 9.4%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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