Middlesex Water Company
MSEXUtilitiesNASDAQUtilities - Regulated Water
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Daily timeframePart of the utilities sector, Middlesex Water Company (MSEX) is listed under Utilities - Regulated Water. With a market capitalization of $1.10B, it sits in small-cap territory. It operates in two segments, Regulated and Non-Regulated.
Market Cap
$1.10B
Beta
0.73
P/E (TTM)
22.49
P/E (Fwd)
19.48
EPS (TTM)
$2.59
EPS (Fwd)
$2.99
ROE
9.8%
ROA
3.0%
Cash
$1.8M
Total Debt
$438.7M
Free CF
-$28.3M
52W Change
9.7%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where MSEX stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the August 31, 2026 close, MSEX finished 9.55% above its 150-day moving average ($53.39) and 10.92% above its 200-day moving average ($52.73). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is MSEX overbought or oversold?
At the August 31, 2026 close, MSEX's RSI(14) was 58.6, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Middlesex Water Company carries $438.7M in total debt against $1.8M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 243.6x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$28.3M. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. ROE of 9.8% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 3.0% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $162.4M to $194.7M.
Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Middlesex Water Company and its sector.