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AWR

American States Water Company

NYSE: AWR · UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER

$77.15
+1.75% today

Updated 2026-06-05

Market cap
$3.05B
P/E ratio
22.67
P/S ratio
4.49x
EPS (TTM)
$3.43
Dividend yield
2.57%
52W range
$68 – $81
Volume
0.3M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
6.7
Growth
B
5.0
Quality
C+
7.5
Profitability
B+
4.0
Valuation
C
4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
1.2
Altman Z-Score
Distress
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →202 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$76.00
-1.49%
12-Month target
$72.38
-6.18%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$63.79
Margin of safety
-11.24%
0 Strong Buy0 Buy1 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell

Price chart

Stock snapshot

Strengths
+ Free cash flow $22.59M — positive
+ Revenue growth 14.30% QoQ
Risks
- Altman Z 1.21 — distress zone
- 11.24% above intrinsic value

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM
Revenue$491.53M$595.70M$595.46M$658.07M$679.25M
Net income$78.40M$124.92M$119.27M$130.44M$29.95M
EPS$3.43
Free cash flow$-48.44M$-120.86M$-33.23M$-7.09M$22.59M
Profit margin15.95%20.97%20.03%19.82%19.70%

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
AWR$3.05B626.77.54.05.0-11.24%Buy
NEE$174.48B697.37.55.03.0Strong Buy
SO$102.01B564.07.03.32.5-47.69%Buy
CEG$96.76B728.06.54.35.0Strong Buy
DUK$94.40B675.37.04.33.0Strong Buy
NGG$80.25B624.08.06.33.5Buy

Smart narrative

American States Water Company trades at $77.15. representing a P/E of 22.67x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 62/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.21, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $679.25M. with profit margins at 19.70%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $63.79.

Frequently asked questions

What is American States Water Company's stock price?

American States Water Company (AWR) trades at $77.15, on a P/E of 22.7x and a P/S of 4.5x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.

Is American States Water Company overvalued?

American States Water Company carries a Smart Value Score of 62/100 (Grade C+), which we rate Hold. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. On valuation specifically, our conservative DCF puts intrinsic value at $63.79 against the $77.15 price, so on cash flow terms the market is paying a premium for American States Water Company's growth. The Hold rating reflects that growth and quality, while the DCF flags that the price already assumes a lot.

What is the price target of American States Water Company (AWR)?

The 12-month analyst consensus target is $76.00, about 1.5% below the current $77.15. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.

What is the intrinsic value of American States Water Company (AWR)?

Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $63.79, a -11.2% margin of safety versus today's $77.15. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A negative reading means the price is running ahead of that conservative estimate, leaving little downside cushion if growth slows.

What is American States Water Company's revenue?

American States Water Company's trailing twelve-month revenue is $679.25M. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.

Altman Z-Score?

American States Water Company's Altman Z-Score is 1.21, which places it in the distress. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.

Company info

SectorUTILITIES
IndustryUTILITIES - REGULATED WATER
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio4.49x
ROE12.55%
Beta0.59
50D MA$77.13
200D MA$74.46
Shares out0.04B
Float0.04B
Short ratio
Avg volume0.3M

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