AMERICAN STATES WATER CO (AWR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:AWR • US0298991011
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This AWR fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. AWR Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year AWR was profitable.
- AWR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years AWR has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years AWR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.79%, AWR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- AWR has a Return On Equity of 12.43%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AWR outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.27%, AWR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- AWR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.57%. This is above the industry average of 4.53%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.79% | ||
| ROE | 12.43% | ||
| ROIC | 6.27% |
ROA(3y)5.03%
ROA(5y)4.78%
ROE(3y)13.8%
ROE(5y)13.23%
ROIC(3y)6.57%
ROIC(5y)6.23%
1.3 Margins
- With a Profit Margin value of 19.75%, AWR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- AWR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of AWR (30.89%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- AWR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of AWR (80.18%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AWR has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 30.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.75% | ||
| GM | 80.18% |
OM growth 3Y6.27%
OM growth 5Y2.93%
PM growth 3Y7.48%
PM growth 5Y2.29%
GM growth 3Y0.46%
GM growth 5Y-0.08%
2. AWR Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AWR is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, AWR has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, AWR has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for AWR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 1.95 indicates that AWR is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- AWR's Altman-Z score of 1.95 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AWR outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.88 indicates that AWR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- AWR's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.88 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AWR outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.88 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.95 |
ROIC/WACC0.8
WACC7.84%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.32 indicates that AWR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- AWR has a better Current ratio (1.32) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
- AWR has a Quick Ratio of 1.23. This is a normal value and indicates that AWR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.23, AWR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 |
3. AWR Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- AWR shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 6.31%.
- Measured over the past 5 years, AWR shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.66% on average per year.
- AWR shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.52%.
- AWR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.15% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.31%
EPS 3Y16.89%
EPS 5Y7.66%
EPS Q2Q%-1.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.52%
Revenue growth 3Y10.22%
Revenue growth 5Y6.15%
Sales Q2Q%14.8%
3.2 Future
- AWR is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.80% yearly.
- AWR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.41% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.89%
EPS Next 2Y6.01%
EPS Next 3Y7.89%
EPS Next 5Y5.8%
Revenue Next Year3.94%
Revenue Next 2Y3.1%
Revenue Next 3Y20.66%
Revenue Next 5Y3.41%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. AWR Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.58, AWR is valued on the expensive side.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AWR is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.78. AWR is around the same levels.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.27, the valuation of AWR can be described as rather expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AWR is on the same level as its industry peers.
- AWR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.54.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- AWR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.97 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- AWR has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.17
PEG (5Y)3.08
EPS Next 2Y6.01%
EPS Next 3Y7.89%
5. AWR Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- AWR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.54%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.96, AWR has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, AWR pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.54% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of AWR grows each year by 8.58%, which is quite nice.
- AWR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- AWR has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.58%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- 57.44% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AWR. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The dividend of AWR is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP57.44%
EPS Next 2Y6.01%
EPS Next 3Y7.89%
AWR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
79.47
+0.21 (+0.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05
Inst Owners84.66%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.92%
Ins Owner Change4.03%
Market Cap3.11B
Revenue(TTM)658.07M
Net Income(TTM)129.98M
Analysts44.44
Price Target73.44 (-7.59%)
Short Float %2.59%
Short Ratio3.71
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.54% |
Yearly Dividend1.93
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.58%
DP57.44%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date02-23 2026-02-23 (0.504)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.09%
Min EPS beat(2)1.76%
Max EPS beat(2)4.43%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.88%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.6%
Max EPS beat(4)4.43%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)1.3%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)2.44%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-4.1%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.24%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.65%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.18%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.85%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.39%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.18%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.57%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)7.04%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.81%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-11.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.59%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.27 | ||
| P/S | 4.73 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 13.56 | ||
| P/B | 2.98 | ||
| P/tB | 2.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.97 |
EPS(TTM)3.37
EY4.24%
EPS(NY)3.74
Fwd EY4.7%
FCF(TTM)-0.18
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.86
OCFY7.38%
SpS16.79
BVpS26.68
TBVpS26.55
PEG (NY)2.17
PEG (5Y)3.08
Graham Number44.98
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.79% | ||
| ROE | 12.43% | ||
| ROCE | 8% | ||
| ROIC | 6.27% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.31% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.33% | ||
| OM | 30.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.75% | ||
| GM | 80.18% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)5.03%
ROA(5y)4.78%
ROE(3y)13.8%
ROE(5y)13.23%
ROIC(3y)6.57%
ROIC(5y)6.23%
ROICexc(3y)6.62%
ROICexc(5y)6.28%
ROICexgc(3y)6.63%
ROICexgc(5y)6.28%
ROCE(3y)8.6%
ROCE(5y)8.31%
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.17%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.24%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.12%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.21%
OM growth 3Y6.27%
OM growth 5Y2.93%
PM growth 3Y7.48%
PM growth 5Y2.29%
GM growth 3Y0.46%
GM growth 5Y-0.08%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.24
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.88 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.66 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 484.57% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 35.99% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.41 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 91.11% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.95 |
F-Score6
WACC7.84%
ROIC/WACC0.8
Cap/Depr(3y)481.65%
Cap/Depr(5y)440.95%
Cap/Sales(3y)35.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)33.87%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.31%
EPS 3Y16.89%
EPS 5Y7.66%
EPS Q2Q%-1.33%
EPS Next Y10.89%
EPS Next 2Y6.01%
EPS Next 3Y7.89%
EPS Next 5Y5.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.52%
Revenue growth 3Y10.22%
Revenue growth 5Y6.15%
Sales Q2Q%14.8%
Revenue Next Year3.94%
Revenue Next 2Y3.1%
Revenue Next 3Y20.66%
Revenue Next 5Y3.41%
EBIT growth 1Y10.19%
EBIT growth 3Y17.13%
EBIT growth 5Y9.27%
EBIT Next Year29.62%
EBIT Next 3Y15.31%
EBIT Next 5Y13.25%
FCF growth 1Y78.66%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y15.6%
OCF growth 3Y24.94%
OCF growth 5Y13.46%
AMERICAN STATES WATER CO / AWR Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of AMERICAN STATES WATER CO (AWR) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to AWR.
What is the valuation status of AMERICAN STATES WATER CO (AWR) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to AMERICAN STATES WATER CO (AWR). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of AWR stock?
AMERICAN STATES WATER CO (AWR) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for AWR stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AMERICAN STATES WATER CO (AWR) is 23.58 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.98.
Is the dividend of AMERICAN STATES WATER CO sustainable?
The dividend rating of AMERICAN STATES WATER CO (AWR) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 57.44%.