Valuation check: WTRU's profit margin is 21.6%, above the Utilities sector average of 13.02%.
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Trailing 12 months ending Jun 2026
Essential Utilities- Unit's profit margin stands at 21.6% as of June 2026. That compares with 27.62% in the prior-year period — down 21.8% year over year. That is above the Utilities sector average of 13.02%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.
Essential Utilities- Unit reported 21.6% in profit margin versus 27.62% a year earlier — a 21.8% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.
Essential Utilities- Unit sits higher the Utilities benchmark (13.02%) with a profit margin of 21.6%. That is roughly 65.9% above the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.
A profit margin of 21.6% for Essential Utilities- Unit means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.
The history chart shows how Essential Utilities- Unit's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places WTRU next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.