Company / Operating Margin
Essential Utilities Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
37.2%
FY2025
5-year range
28.9% / 38.2%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+2.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#5 of 61
Utilities
What the data says
Among 61 Utilities companies, Essential Utilities is in the top 8% for operating margin. Operating Margin has increased for 3 consecutive years, from 28.9% in FY2022 to 37.2% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
37.2% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -1.3%. Top quartile in the Utilities sector.
Improved from 33.7% to 37.2% over the past 2 years.
Utilities sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +8.3pp
- 5-Year Change
- -1.3pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 8% in UtilitiesTop 8% of 61This company 37.2% Sector average 21.7%
▼
+71.8% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Essential Utilities's operating margin has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, operating margin increased 2.5% year-over-year.
- Currently 15.6pp above the Utilities sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2019.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.60 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- Strong profit margin: 28.1%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 37.2% | +2.5% |
| FY2024 | 36.3% | +7.8% |
| FY2023 | 33.7% | +16.6% |
| FY2022 | 28.9% | -24.4% |
| FY2021 | 38.2% | -0.9% |
| FY2020 | 38.6% | -6.5% |
| FY2019 | 41.3% | +7.0% |
| FY2018 | 38.6% | -6.5% |
| FY2017 | 41.3% | +1.5% |
| FY2016 | 40.6% | +3.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026