UNITIL (UTL) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

UNITIL

NYSE•Utilities•Utilities - Diversified

$53.09-0.04(<0.01%)Pre-market

Market Cap

$933.26M

P/E

16.5x

P/S

1.6x

P/B

1.4x

Unitil Corporation, a public utility holding company, engages in the distribution of electricity and natural gas. It operates through two segments, Utility Electric Operations and Utility Gas Operations. The company distributes electricity in the southeastern seacoast and state capital regions of New Hampshire, and the greater Fitchburg area of north central Massachusetts; and distributes natural gas in southeastern New Hampshire and portions of southern and central Maine, including the city of Portland and the Lewiston-Auburn area; greater Bangor area of central Maine; and capital city of Augusta, as well as electricity and natural gas in the greater Fitchburg area of north central Massachusetts. It also operates 85 miles of interstate underground natural gas transmission pipeline that provides interstate natural gas pipeline access and transportation services primarily in Maine and New Hampshire. In addition, the company provides real estate management services. It serves approximately 110,100 electric customers and 105,000 natural gas customers. Unitil Corporation was incorporated in 1984 and is headquartered in Hampton, New Hampshire.

How this company scores

AverageMetricSide Score: 56/100

Strongest: Growth (22/25); weakest: Cash & Earnings Quality (8/25).

Profitability15/25

Growth22/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags11/25

Cash & Earnings Quality8/25

Strengths

Growing revenueStrong marginsRising earningsImproving leverage

Valuation vs. 5-year range

Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.

P/E · 16.5x5y range 15.6x – 22.4x

Currently near its 18-quarter median.

P/S · 1.6x5y range 1.2x – 2.0x

Currently near its 18-quarter median.

P/B · 1.4x5y range 1.3x – 2.0x

Watch items

Data-driven signals worth keeping an eye on across the last 8 quarters

High Risk

Earnings Quality

Red Flag

Free cash flow has been negative in 4 of the last 8 quarters — earnings are not translating to cash.

Cash Burn

Watch

4 of the last 8 quarters had negative FCF — inconsistent cash generation raises sustainability concerns.

Price & Volume

Market Cap $933.26M

Metrics at a Glance

as of June 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue: $596.50M
Q. Revenue: $117.00M
TTM EBITDA: $205.70M
TTM Op. Income: $113.00M
Q. Op. Income: $15.40M
TTM Net Income: $56.60M
Q. Net Income: $4.70M
EPS: $0.26
Shares Out.: $17.90M

$596.50M in TTM revenue grew 20.8% YoY, reaching $117.00M last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $205.70M and TTM operating income of $113.00M show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $56.60M means revenue is converting into profit. Across the last 8 quarters, TTM revenue has risen for 5 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

EBITDA Margin: 33.8%
Op. Margin: 13.2%
Net Margin: 4.0%

Op. margin of 13.2% is up 0.2% YoY — cost efficiency is improving. Net margin at 4.0% Over the past year, operating margin is up 2% — a weakening trend.

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio: 16.5x
P/S Ratio: 1.6x
P/B Ratio: 1.4x

At 16.5x P/E, the stock trades within typical market levels. P/S of 1.6x and P/B of 1.4x provide additional context. Use the growth and margin sections to judge whether the multiple is justified. Across the last 8 quarters, P/E has fallen for 2 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets: $2.22B
Cash: $9.20M
Long-Term Debt: $680.40M
Book Value: $643.70M
D/E Ratio: 1.1
Debt/EBITDA: 17.2

With $2.22B in assets and $680.40M in long-term debt, D/E is 1.1and book value is $643.70M — moderate leverage. Over the past year, debt/equity is down 11% — a weakening trend.

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

Op. Cash Flow: $55.70M
TTM Free Cash Flow: $-45.50M
FCF Margin: -7.6%
FCF / Net Income: -0.8

TTM FCF of $-45.50M on $55.70M in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of -0.8x means the business consumes cash — it is not yet self-funding. Over the past year, free cash flow is down 8% — an improving trend.