AWK American Water Works PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Nov 21, 2024, the American Water Works stock's PE ratio is 27.54. This results from the current EPS of $5.04 and stock price of $138.79. The P/E ratio marks an increase of 2.8% from the past four quarters average of 26.8.
AWK PE ratio history
The PE ratio of American Water Works has averaged 29.88 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 27.54 is 8% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, AWK's PE ratio was at its highest in the Sep 2021 quarter at 40.25, when the stock price was $169.04 and the EPS was $4.2. The lowest value was in the Sep 2022 quarter, when it reached 17.93 with a price of $130.16 and an EPS of $7.26.
American Water Works PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 39.15% in 2017
Maximum annual decrease: -30.85% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26.94 | -20.3% |
| 2022 | 33.8 | 24.54% |
| 2021 | 27.14 | -30.85% |
| 2020 | 39.25 | 9.91% |
| 2019 | 35.71 | 24.34% |
| 2018 | 28.72 | -24.97% |
| 2017 | 38.28 | 39.15% |
| 2016 | 27.51 | 22.48% |
| 2015 | 22.46 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 22.58 | 11.12% |
AWK average PE ratio chart
Currently, AWK's PE ratio is greater than its 3-year historical average, but it is below the 5 and 10-year averages.
AWK PE vs peers
AWK's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks AWR and MSEX, but it is greater than CWT's and SJW's. American Water Works's current PE ratio of 27.54 is above the average of its peers, which is 22.17.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CWT California Water Service Group | 14.8 | $3.06B |
| ARTNA Artesian Resources Corp | 17.39 | $349.31M |
| SJW Sjw Group | 20.05 | $1.84B |
| YORW York Water Co | 23.97 | $509.85M |
| AWK American Water Works Company Inc | 27.54 | $27.05B |
| AWR American States Water Co | 28.3 | $3.18B |
| MSEX Middlesex Water Co | 28.51 | $1.18B |
| CDZI Cadiz Inc | N/A | $241.34M |
Frequently asked questions
What is American Water Works's PE ratio?
AWK's price to earnings ratio is 27.54 as of Nov 21, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for American Water Works (AWK)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for AWK stock is 26.48.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for American Water Works (AWK)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for AWK stock is 30.92.
What is the highest PE ratio for AWK?
In the last ten years, the Sep 2021 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 40.25.
How does the current PE ratio for AWK compare to its historical average?
AWK's price to earnings ratio is currently 8% below its 10-year historical average.
How is AWK's PE ratio calculated (American Water Works PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the PE ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Nov 21, 2024), American Water Works's stock price is $138.79. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $5.04. Therefore, American Water Works's P/E ratio for today is 27.54. PE RATIO(27.54) = STOCK PRICE($138.79) / TTM EPS($5.04)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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