The report noted that among utilities, EGAS shares displayed both attractive valuation metrics and strong profitability metrics.

FORBES: EGAS Added as Top 10 Utility Dividend Stock With 5.81% Yield

Below is a long-term dividend history chart for EGAS, which Dividend Channel stressed as being of key importance.

FORBES: EGAS Added as Top 10 Utility Dividend Stock With 5.42% Yield

Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of EGAS, versus NWN and FGP.

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Ampal announced on its website on Sunday that EGAS and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), another state-owned firm, had told EMG that they were "terminating the Gas Supply and Purchase Agreement".

BBC: Egypt scraps Israel gas supply deal