The WACC of Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG) is 6.7%.
| Range | Selected | |
| Cost of equity | 7.10% - 9.20% | 8.15% |
| Tax rate | 1.50% - 2.30% | 1.90% |
| Cost of debt | 4.20% - 5.10% | 4.65% |
| WACC | 5.9% - 7.5% | 6.7% |
| Category | Low | High |
| Long-term bond rate | 3.9% | 4.4% |
| Equity market risk premium | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| Adjusted beta | 0.71 | 0.77 |
| Additional risk adjustments | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Cost of equity | 7.10% | 9.20% |
| Tax rate | 1.50% | 2.30% |
| Debt/Equity ratio | 0.66 | 0.66 |
| Cost of debt | 4.20% | 5.10% |
| After-tax WACC | 5.9% | 7.5% |
| Selected WACC | 6.7% | |