The PE ratio for American States Water stock stands at 27.0 as of Jul 26, 2024. This takes into account the latest EPS of $3.06 and stock price of $82.61. An increase of 10% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 24.6 of the past four quarters.
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of American States Water has been 31.0. The current 27.0 price-to-earnings ratio is 13% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, AWR's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2022 quarter at 43.66, with a price of $92.55 and an EPS of $2.12. The Sep 2014 quarter saw the lowest point at 20.28, with a price of $30.42 and an EPS of $1.5.
Maximum annual increase: 34.47% in 2014
Maximum annual decrease: -45.35% in 2023
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23.86 | -45.35% |
| 2022 | 43.66 | 7.64% |
| 2021 | 40.56 | 19.36% |
| 2020 | 33.98 | -10.58% |
| 2019 | 38 | -1.94% |
| 2018 | 38.75 | 25.81% |
| 2017 | 30.8 | 10.2% |
| 2016 | 27.95 | 7.25% |
| 2015 | 26.06 | 8.63% |
| 2014 | 23.99 | 34.47% |
AWR's current PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
When compared to its peers AWK and MSEX, AWR's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than CWT's and SJW's. American States Water's PE ratio is trading above the peer average of 25.4.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CWT California Water Service Group | 21.08 | $3.06B |
| SJW Sjw Group | 22.8 | $1.96B |
| ARTNA Artesian Resources Corp | 23.12 | $404.33M |
| YORW York Water Co | 24.2 | $590.14M |
| AWR American States Water Co | 27 | $3.08B |
| AWK American Water Works Company Inc | 28.8 | $27.61B |
| MSEX Middlesex Water Co | 32.39 | $1.18B |
| PCYO Pure Cycle Corp | 42 | $262.9M |
| CDZI Cadiz Inc | N/A | $228.46M |
AWR's price to earnings ratio is 27 as of Jul 26, 2024.
Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for AWR stock is 32.65.
Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for AWR stock is 33.54.
Over the last ten years, the Dec 2022 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 43.66.
AWR's price to earnings ratio is currently 13% below its 10-year historical average.
The P/E ratio is calculated by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Jul 26, 2024), American States Water's share price is $82.61. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2024 is $3.06. Therefore, American States Water's price to earnings ratio for today is 27. PE RATIO(27) = STOCK PRICE($82.61) / TTM EPS($3.06)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.