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
B5.0
Quality
C+7.5
Profitability
B+4.0
Valuation
C4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
1.2
Altman Z-Score
Distress
—
Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$76.00
-1.49%
12-Month target
$72.38
-6.18%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$63.79
Margin of safety
-11.24%
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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
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 margin | 15.95% | 20.97% | 20.03% | 19.82% | 19.70% |
Peer comparison
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
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Avg volume0.3M
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