American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) — Stock Score Summary

American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) has a MoatMap StockRank of 32/100 based on Quality (47/100), Value (33/100), and Momentum (39/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. American Water Works is a highly stable regulated utility, but its high capital intensity and strict regulatory return caps prevent it from generating the high ROIC and explosive growth we seek.

American Water Works Company, Inc. is the largest publicly traded water and wastewater utility company in the United States, providing essential regulated and market-based water services. As a highly regulated utility with exclusive service territories, it benefits from stable, recurring revenues. The company focuses on significant infrastructure investment, operational efficiency, and strategic acquisitions to grow its customer base within a fragmented industry.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$125.53
Market Cap$23.9B
P/E (TTM)21.68
P/E (Forward)18.64
Price/Book2.16
Return on Equity10.2%
Return on Invested Capital6.6%
Debt/Equity142.33
Gross Margin60.8%
Operating Margin33.2%
Revenue Growth5.7%
Dividend Yield2.9%
Free Cash Flow$-1.9B

American Water Works Company, Inc. operates in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry, part of the Utilities sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Water Works Company, Inc.’s (AWK) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) is 32/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (47), Value (33), and Momentum (39) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does American Water Works Company, Inc. have an economic moat?
American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) has a Quality factor score of 47/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is American Water Works Company, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 32/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is American Water Works Company, Inc. in?
American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Regulated Water industry (United States).
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