H2O America (HTO) — Stock Score Summary

H2O America (HTO) has a MoatMap StockRank of 81/100 based on Quality (52/100), Value (43/100), and Momentum (68/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. A regulated utility with high capital intensity and low growth that does not fit any of our high-conviction macro themes.

H2O America provides essential regulated water and wastewater utility services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across its service territories in the United States. The company's strong competitive moat is inherent in its operating model as a regulated utility, holding exclusive franchises that guarantee stable demand and predictable revenue streams, fortified by high barriers to entry for competitors. H2O America is a critical infrastructure provider, characterized by stable operations within a highly regulated environment.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$56.55
Market Cap$2.4B
P/E (TTM)19.37
P/E (Forward)20.53
Price/Book1.29
Return on Equity6.5%
Return on Invested Capital3.8%
Debt/Equity102.18
Gross Margin56.8%
Operating Margin21.5%
Revenue Growth9.4%
Dividend Yield3.1%
Free Cash Flow$-261M

H2O America operates in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry, part of the Utilities sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is H2O America’s (HTO) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for H2O America (HTO) is 81/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (52), Value (43), and Momentum (68) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does H2O America have an economic moat?
H2O America (HTO) has a Quality factor score of 52/100. 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 H2O America a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for H2O America (HTO) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 81/100. 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 H2O America in?
H2O America (HTO) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Regulated Water industry (United States).
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