AWK American Water Works PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Mar 11, 2025, the American Water Works stock's PE ratio is 26.61. This results from the current EPS of $5.39 and stock price of $143.43. The P/E ratio marks an increase of 3% from the past four quarters average of 25.8.
AWK PE ratio history
The PE ratio of American Water Works has averaged 29.89 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 26.61 is 11% 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 | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23.1 | -14.25% | $124.49 | $5.39 |
| 2023 | 26.94 | -20.3% | $131.99 | $4.9 |
| 2022 | 33.8 | 24.54% | $152.42 | $4.51 |
| 2021 | 27.14 | -30.85% | $188.86 | $6.96 |
| 2020 | 39.25 | 9.91% | $153.47 | $3.91 |
| 2019 | 35.71 | 24.34% | $122.85 | $3.44 |
| 2018 | 28.72 | -24.97% | $90.77 | $3.16 |
| 2017 | 38.28 | 39.15% | $91.49 | $2.39 |
| 2016 | 27.51 | 22.48% | $72.36 | $2.63 |
| 2015 | 22.46 | -0.53% | $59.75 | $2.66 |
| 2014 | 22.58 | 11.12% | $53.3 | $2.36 |
| 2013 | 20.32 | 11.1% | $42.26 | $2.08 |
| 2012 | 18.29 | 1.05% | $37.13 | $2.03 |
| 2011 | 18.1 | 9.5% | $31.86 | $1.76 |
| 2010 | 16.53 | N/A | $25.29 | $1.53 |
American Water Works PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 23.1 | -20.4% | $124.49 | $5.39 |
| Sep 2024 | 29.02 | 10.09% | $146.24 | $5.04 |
| Jun 2024 | 26.36 | 6.12% | $129.16 | $4.9 |
| Mar 2024 | 24.84 | -7.8% | $122.21 | $4.92 |
| Dec 2023 | 26.94 | 4.87% | $131.99 | $4.9 |
| Sep 2023 | 25.69 | -13.79% | $123.83 | $4.82 |
| Jun 2023 | 29.8 | -7.45% | $142.75 | $4.79 |
| Mar 2023 | 32.2 | -4.73% | $146.49 | $4.55 |
| Dec 2022 | 33.8 | 88.51% | $152.42 | $4.51 |
| Sep 2022 | 17.93 | -13.72% | $130.16 | $7.26 |
| Jun 2022 | 20.78 | -10.85% | $148.77 | $7.16 |
| Mar 2022 | 23.31 | -14.11% | $165.53 | $7.1 |
| Dec 2021 | 27.14 | -32.57% | $188.86 | $6.96 |
| Sep 2021 | 40.25 | 7.85% | $169.04 | $4.2 |
| Jun 2021 | 37.32 | -1.43% | $154.13 | $4.13 |
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 higher than its peer stocks AWR and CWT. American Water Works's current PE ratio of 26.61 is above the average of its peers, which is 20.91.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CWT California Water Service Group | 14.32 | $2.78B |
| ARTNA Artesian Resources Corp | 16.52 | $331.7M |
| SJW Sjw Group | 18.66 | $1.8B |
| YORW York Water Co | 23.88 | $487.95M |
| AWR American States Water Co | 24.5 | $2.96B |
| MSEX Middlesex Water Co | 24.85 | $1.1B |
| AWK American Water Works Company Inc | 26.06 | $27.38B |
| CDZI Cadiz Inc | N/A | $273.67M |
Frequently asked questions
What is American Water Works's PE ratio?
AWK's price to earnings ratio is 26.61 as of Mar 11, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for American Water Works (AWK)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for AWK stock is 26.15.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for American Water Works (AWK)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for AWK stock is 30.29.
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 11% 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 (Mar 11, 2025), American Water Works's stock price is $143.43. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $5.39. Therefore, American Water Works's P/E ratio for today is 26.61. PE RATIO(26.61) = STOCK PRICE($143.43) / TTM EPS($5.39)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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