Recent American Water Works Co shows a gross margin of 61.3%, an operating margin of 43.6%, an EBITDA margin of 63.9%, and a net margin of 21.3%. Gross margin expanded the most, by 1 percentage points, while net margin contracted the most, by 0.6 percentage points.
AWK margin history
Over the last 3 years, American Water Works Co's margins averaged 60.26% gross, 43.21% operating, 63.59% EBITDA, and 21.89% net. Currently, gross, operating, and EBITDA margins are above their three-year averages, while net margin is below its three-year average.
AWK margin expansion
American Water Works Co's gross margin expanded by 1 percentage point, operating margin by 0.4 percentage points, and EBITDA margin by 0.4 percentage points, but net margin contracted by 0.6 percentage points.
AWK Gross margin
Across the last 3 years, American Water Works Co's gross margin came to 60.26%. The current gross margin stands at 61.3%, 1 percentage points above its three-year average. Gross margin was highest at 61.3% in Jun 2026 and lowest at 59.4% in Dec 2023.
AWK Operating margin
Over the last 3 years, the average operating margin for American Water Works Co was 43.21%. The latest operating margin for American Water Works Co is 43.6%, 0.4 percentage points above its three-year average. American Water Works Co's operating margin ranged from a low of 42.8% in Dec 2023 to a high of 43.6% in Jun 2026.
AWK EBITDA margin
Reviewing the last 3 years, American Water Works Co recorded an average EBITDA margin of 63.59%. American Water Works Co's current EBITDA margin is 63.9% and is 0.3 percentage points above its three-year average. The highest EBITDA margin for American Water Works Co was 63.9% in Jun 2026, while the lowest was 63% in Dec 2023.
AWK Net margin
The average net margin for American Water Works Co was 21.89% in the last 3 years. The latest net margin for American Water Works Co is 21.3%, 0.6 percentage points below its three-year average. The net margin for American Water Works Co moved between 21.2% in Mar 2026 and 22.4% in Dec 2024.
AWK margin group comparison
With a gross margin of 61.3%, AWK stands higher than the Utilities sector, the industry and its peers average. Looking at the Utilities sector average of 42.8%, American Water Works Co's gross margin is 43% higher.
AWK margin peer comparison
Frequently asked questions
What is American Water Works Co's gross margin?
For the period ending Jun 30, 2026, AWK recorded a gross margin of 61.3%.
What is American Water Works Co's operating margin?
For the period ending Jun 30, 2026, AWK recorded an operating margin of 43.6%.
What is American Water Works Co's EBITDA margin?
The current EBITDA margin for AWK is 63.9% as of Jun 30, 2026.
What is American Water Works Co's net margin?
The current net margin for AWK is 21.3% as of Jun 30, 2026.
What are the average margins of AWK?
Over the past 3 years, AWK reported average margins of 60.3% gross, 43.2% operating, 63.6% EBITDA, and 21.9% net.
What are the highest historical margins of AWK?
Over this 5-year history, AWK peaked at 61.3% gross in Jun 2026, 43.6% operating in Jun 2026, 80.7% EBITDA in Sep 2022, and 34.6% net in Sep 2022.
What are the lowest historical margins of AWK?
Looking back across 5 years, AWK reached its lowest margins at 54.8% gross in Dec 2021, 38.6% operating in Dec 2021, 62.4% EBITDA in Mar 2023, and 21.2% net in Mar 2026.