AMERICAN STATES WATER CO (AWR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:AWR • US0298991011

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76.16 USD
+0.55 (+0.73%)
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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.

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1. AWR Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • AWR had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year AWR had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years AWR has been profitable.
  • AWR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
AWR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAWR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M

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's Return On Equity of 12.43% is amongst the best of the industry. AWR outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
  • AWR has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.27%) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AWR is in line with the industry average of 4.99%.
Industry RankSector 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%
AWR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAWR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • AWR's Profit Margin of 19.75% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AWR outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
  • AWR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • AWR's Operating Margin of 30.89% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AWR outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
  • AWR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 80.18%, AWR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AWR has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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%
AWR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAWR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

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2. AWR Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), AWR is destroying value.
  • AWR has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • AWR has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for AWR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
AWR Yearly Shares OutstandingAWR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M
AWR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAWR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • AWR has an Altman-Z score of 1.90. This is not the best score and indicates that AWR is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.90, AWR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • AWR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.88. This is a neutral value indicating AWR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.88, AWR is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.88
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.9
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC8.05%
AWR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAWR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.32 indicates that AWR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • AWR's Current ratio of 1.32 is amongst the best of the industry. AWR outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.23 indicates that AWR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.23, AWR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.32
Quick Ratio 1.23
AWR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAWR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

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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%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.66% on average over the past years.
  • The Revenue has grown by 10.52% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.15% on average over the past years.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.80% on average over the next years.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, AWR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.41% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.3%
EPS Next 2Y5.73%
EPS Next 3Y6.58%
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.
AWR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAWR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
AWR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAWR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3 4

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4. AWR Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • AWR is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.60.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AWR is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • AWR is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.71, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.67, the valuation of AWR can be described as rather expensive.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as AWR.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.83. AWR is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.6
Fwd PE 21.67
AWR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAWR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of AWR is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 15.34
AWR Per share dataAWR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates AWR does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • AWR has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.26
PEG (5Y)2.95
EPS Next 2Y5.73%
EPS Next 3Y6.58%

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5. AWR Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • AWR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.71%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • AWR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.92.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, AWR pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.71%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of AWR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.58%!
  • AWR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • AWR has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.58%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
AWR Yearly Dividends per shareAWR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

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 2Y5.73%
EPS Next 3Y6.58%
AWR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAWR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M -50M 100M -100M
AWR Dividend Payout.AWR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.AWR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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AWR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

AMERICAN STATES WATER CO

NYSE:AWR (3/16/2026, 11:27:49 AM)

76.16

+0.55 (+0.73%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-18
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners84.6%
Inst Owner Change-1.16%
Ins Owners0.84%
Ins Owner Change-0.17%
Market Cap2.98B
Revenue(TTM)658.07M
Net Income(TTM)129.98M
Analysts44.44
Price Target73.44 (-3.57%)
Short Float %2.36%
Short Ratio3.69
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.71%
Yearly Dividend1.93
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.58%
DP57.44%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date02-23
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)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.59%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.6
Fwd PE 21.67
P/S 4.52
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 12.96
P/B 2.85
P/tB 2.86
EV/EBITDA 15.34
EPS(TTM)3.37
EY4.42%
EPS(NY)3.51
Fwd EY4.62%
FCF(TTM)-0.18
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.88
OCFY7.72%
SpS16.84
BVpS26.75
TBVpS26.63
PEG (NY)5.26
PEG (5Y)2.95
Graham Number45.04
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.9
F-Score6
WACC8.05%
ROIC/WACC0.78
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 Y4.3%
EPS Next 2Y5.73%
EPS Next 3Y6.58%
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.


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AMERICAN STATES WATER CO (AWR) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for AWR stock?

The financial health rating of AMERICAN STATES WATER CO (AWR) is 4 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for AMERICAN STATES WATER CO (AWR) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AMERICAN STATES WATER CO (AWR) is expected to grow by 4.3% in the next year.