AWR American States Water PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for American States Water stock stands at 28.63 as of Nov 22, 2024. This takes into account the latest EPS of $2.97 and stock price of $85.03. An increase of 14% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 25.2 of the past four quarters.
AWR PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of American States Water has been 31.05. The current 28.63 price-to-earnings ratio is 8% 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 Jun 2015 quarter saw the lowest point at 22.94, with a price of $37.39 and an EPS of $1.63.
American States Water PE ratio by year
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 average PE ratio chart
AWR's current PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
AWR PE vs peers
When compared to its peers MSEX and PCYO, AWR's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than AWK's and CWT's. American States Water's PE ratio is trading above the peer average of 23.2.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CWT California Water Service Group | 14.98 | $3.09B |
| ARTNA Artesian Resources Corp | 17.96 | $360.69M |
| SJW Sjw Group | 20.57 | $1.89B |
| YORW York Water Co | 24.58 | $522.86M |
| AWK American Water Works Company Inc | 27.16 | $26.67B |
| AWR American States Water Co | 28.73 | $3.23B |
| MSEX Middlesex Water Co | 29.29 | $1.21B |
| PCYO Pure Cycle Corp | 30.1 | $347.86M |
| CDZI Cadiz Inc | N/A | $269.16M |
Frequently asked questions
What is American States Water's PE ratio?
AWR's price to earnings ratio is 28.63 as of Nov 22, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for American States Water (AWR)?
Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for AWR stock is 31.58.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for American States Water (AWR)?
Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for AWR stock is 32.5.
What is the highest PE ratio for AWR?
Over the last ten years, the Dec 2022 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 43.66.
How does the current PE ratio for AWR compare to its historical average?
AWR's price to earnings ratio is currently 8% below its 10-year historical average.
How is AWR's PE ratio calculated (American States Water PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Nov 22, 2024), American States Water's share price is $85.03. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $2.97. Therefore, American States Water's price to earnings ratio for today is 28.63. PE RATIO(28.63) = STOCK PRICE($85.03) / TTM EPS($2.97)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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