AMERICAN WATER WORKS CO INC (1AWK.MI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
BIT:1AWK • US0304201033
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This 1AWK.MI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. 1AWK.MI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- 1AWK had positive earnings in the past year.
- 1AWK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 1AWK had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years 1AWK always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- 1AWK's Return On Assets of 3.20% is amongst the best of the industry. 1AWK outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- 1AWK's Return On Equity of 10.20% is amongst the best of the industry. 1AWK outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- 1AWK's Return On Invested Capital of 4.57% is amongst the best of the industry. 1AWK outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- 1AWK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.11%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.52%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (4.57%) for 1AWK is above the 3 year average (4.11%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.2% | ||
| ROE | 10.2% | ||
| ROIC | 4.57% |
ROA(3y)3.09%
ROA(5y)3.39%
ROE(3y)10.16%
ROE(5y)11.75%
ROIC(3y)4.11%
ROIC(5y)4.07%
1.3 Margins
- 1AWK's Profit Margin of 21.93% is amongst the best of the industry. 1AWK outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1AWK has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 36.96%, 1AWK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- 1AWK's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 36.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.93% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y6.42%
OM growth 5Y1.75%
PM growth 3Y-11.29%
PM growth 5Y5.46%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. 1AWK.MI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 1AWK is destroying value.
- 1AWK has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, 1AWK has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, 1AWK has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.99, we must say that 1AWK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.99, 1AWK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.29 is on the high side and indicates that 1AWK has dependencies on debt financing.
- 1AWK has a better Debt to Equity ratio (1.29) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.99 |
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC7.66%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.42 indicates that 1AWK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- 1AWK's Current ratio of 0.42 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1AWK outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.39 indicates that 1AWK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.39, 1AWK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.39 |
3. 1AWK.MI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.35% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.98% on average over the past years.
- 1AWK shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.29%.
- 1AWK shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.35% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.35%
EPS 3Y9.93%
EPS 5Y7.98%
EPS Q2Q%9.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.29%
Revenue growth 3Y6.02%
Revenue growth 5Y5.35%
Sales Q2Q%9.67%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.50% on average over the next years.
- 1AWK is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.90% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.24%
EPS Next 2Y7.86%
EPS Next 3Y7.52%
EPS Next 5Y7.5%
Revenue Next Year10.09%
Revenue Next 2Y8.36%
Revenue Next 3Y7.69%
Revenue Next 5Y7.9%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. 1AWK.MI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.86 indicates a rather expensive valuation of 1AWK.
- 100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 1AWK, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of 1AWK to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.50), we can say 1AWK is valued inline with the index average.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.88, 1AWK is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 1AWK is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1AWK to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.62), we can say 1AWK is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of 1AWK indicates a rather cheap valuation: 1AWK is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.31 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- 1AWK has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.47
PEG (5Y)2.86
EPS Next 2Y7.86%
EPS Next 3Y7.52%
5. 1AWK.MI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.48%, 1AWK has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.45, 1AWK has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- 1AWK's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.48% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of 1AWK grows each year by 9.01%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.01%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
- 55.85% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 1AWK. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- 1AWK's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP55.85%
EPS Next 2Y7.86%
EPS Next 3Y7.52%
1AWK.MI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
BIT:1AWK (1/8/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
110.85
+110.85 (+Infinity%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Inst Owners98.62%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.08%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap21.63B
Revenue(TTM)5.07B
Net Income(TTM)1.11B
Analysts67.37
Price Target123.35 (11.28%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.48% |
Yearly Dividend2.58
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.01%
DP55.85%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.43%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.16%
Max EPS beat(2)2.31%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.41%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.67%
Max EPS beat(4)6.16%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.48%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)0.14%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.52%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.82%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.3%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.77%
Min Revenue beat(4)3.82%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.23%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.18%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.8%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.68%
PT rev (1m)-6.77%
PT rev (3m)-6.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)11.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)11.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.99%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)6.49%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)5.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.34%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.88 | ||
| P/S | 4.96 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 12.35 | ||
| P/B | 2.3 | ||
| P/tB | 2.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.31 |
EPS(TTM)4.85
EY4.38%
EPS(NY)5.31
Fwd EY4.79%
FCF(TTM)-4.13
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)8.98
OCFY8.1%
SpS22.37
BVpS48.12
TBVpS43.04
PEG (NY)2.47
PEG (5Y)2.86
Graham Number72.4631 (-34.63%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.2% | ||
| ROE | 10.2% | ||
| ROCE | 6.03% | ||
| ROIC | 4.57% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.59% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.76% | ||
| OM | 36.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.93% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)3.09%
ROA(5y)3.39%
ROE(3y)10.16%
ROE(5y)11.75%
ROIC(3y)4.11%
ROIC(5y)4.07%
ROICexc(3y)4.14%
ROICexc(5y)4.11%
ROICexgc(3y)4.32%
ROICexgc(5y)4.32%
ROCE(3y)5.41%
ROCE(5y)5.39%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.46%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.91%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.79%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.15%
OM growth 3Y6.42%
OM growth 5Y1.75%
PM growth 3Y-11.29%
PM growth 5Y5.46%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.15
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.11 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 341.61% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 58.62% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.16% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.99 |
F-Score7
WACC7.66%
ROIC/WACC0.6
Cap/Depr(3y)360.71%
Cap/Depr(5y)332.23%
Cap/Sales(3y)60.79%
Cap/Sales(5y)55.1%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.35%
EPS 3Y9.93%
EPS 5Y7.98%
EPS Q2Q%9.6%
EPS Next Y9.24%
EPS Next 2Y7.86%
EPS Next 3Y7.52%
EPS Next 5Y7.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.29%
Revenue growth 3Y6.02%
Revenue growth 5Y5.35%
Sales Q2Q%9.67%
Revenue Next Year10.09%
Revenue Next 2Y8.36%
Revenue Next 3Y7.69%
Revenue Next 5Y7.9%
EBIT growth 1Y15.89%
EBIT growth 3Y12.83%
EBIT growth 5Y7.19%
EBIT Next Year68.74%
EBIT Next 3Y30.3%
EBIT Next 5Y18.89%
FCF growth 1Y-18.91%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y20.34%
OCF growth 3Y12.38%
OCF growth 5Y8.14%
AMERICAN WATER WORKS CO INC / 1AWK.MI Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to 1AWK.MI.
What is the valuation status of AMERICAN WATER WORKS CO INC (1AWK.MI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to AMERICAN WATER WORKS CO INC (1AWK.MI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is AMERICAN WATER WORKS CO INC (1AWK.MI) stock?
AMERICAN WATER WORKS CO INC (1AWK.MI) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of AMERICAN WATER WORKS CO INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AMERICAN WATER WORKS CO INC (1AWK.MI) is 22.86 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.3.
What is the financial health of AMERICAN WATER WORKS CO INC (1AWK.MI) stock?
The financial health rating of AMERICAN WATER WORKS CO INC (1AWK.MI) is 2 / 10.