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HTO

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H2O America · Utilities · United States · $2.7B · Avg Vol: $33M/d

44
StockRank
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Q
40
V
37
M
60
P/E (TTM)
21.5x
ROE
6.5%
D/E
1.0x
Dividend %
2.8%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20212022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue620.7M670.4M748.4M800.6M8.9%828.5M869.4M916.4M7.0%
EPS2.042.442.692.872.939.5%2.842.682.68-4.4%
Shares30.8M32.0M33.6M36.1M+17.3%41.9M
Debt1.7B1.7B1.8B2.0B6.1%1.9B
Equity1.1B1.2B1.4B1.5B11.5%
Op CF166.2M190.8M195.5M244.8M13.8%245.2M
Inv CF-244.3M-322.3M-340.1M-520.1M
Fin CF78.4M128.8M146.0M284.9M
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PRICE (1Y)+3.2%
60.6961.8763.0664.2465.43Jun 26Jul 20Aug 7
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$62.66
RSI (14)
37.4
52W High
$67.09
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
40
ROIC
3.8%23.3
ROE
6.5%39.7
GP/Assets
9.2%51.6
Op. Margin
21.3%60.5
FCF/Assets
-5.4%11.3
Piotroski
531.3
Int. Cover
2.6x35.1
D/E Ratio
1.03x53.6
Current Ratio
1.67x79.8
Value
37
P/E (TTM)
21.5x41.9
EV/EBITDA
13.7x33.2
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
1.4x58.4
P/S
3.1x30.0
Div Yield
2.8%40.0
Momentum
60
52W High %
93%84.5
RS 6M
4%74.8
SMA 50/200
1.11x89.5
EPS Rev 4W
-0.5%18.2
EPS Rev 12W
-0.5%53.9
EPS Improve
-4%17.0
Q Growth
8%51.4

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$2.7B
P/E (Forward)
22.3x
Gross Margin
56.9%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Utilities, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of HTO are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
HTOH2O America(you)$2.7B44HOLD
CWTCalifornia Water Service Group$3.0B58HOLD
MSEXMiddlesex Water Company$1.0B49HOLD
AWRAmerican States Water Company$3.4B63HOLD
WTRGEssential Utilities, Inc.$11.2B40HOLD
YORWThe York Water Company$479M33SELL
AWKAmerican Water Works Company, Inc.$26.3B49HOLD
PCYOPure Cycle Corporation$257M55HOLD
ARTNAArtesian Resources Corporation$356M63HOLD
GWRSGlobal Water Resources, Inc.$212M7STRONG SELL

Peer medians: ROE 9.4% · P/E 21.3x · Gross margin 42.9%

H2O America (HTO): Stock Score Summary

H2O America (HTO) has a MoatMap StockRank of 44/100 based on Quality (40/100), Value (37/100), and Momentum (60/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

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$62.66
Market Cap$2.7B
P/E (TTM)21.51
P/E (Forward)22.29
Price/Book1.39
Return on Equity6.5%
Return on Invested Capital3.8%
Debt/Equity1.03x
Gross Margin56.9%
Operating Margin21.3%
Revenue Growth6.2%
Dividend Yield2.8%
Free Cash Flow$-278M

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 44/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (40), Value (37), and Momentum (60) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does H2O America have an economic moat?
H2O America (HTO) has a Quality factor score of 40/100. 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 Hold, based on a StockRank of 44/100. 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).