American Water Works Company, Inc.

As of June 30, 2026, American Water Works Company, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 20.88B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 33.70B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

American Water Works Company, Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for October 28, 2026.

As of June 30, 2026, American Water Works Company, Inc. has 198.73M shares outstanding.

As of June 30, 2026, American Water Works Company, Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 22.51. The price-to-sales ratio is 4.81, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 2.22.

As of June 30, 2026, American Water Works Company, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 14.45 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 7.89 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 21.37 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. American Water Works Company, Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 15.74, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 33.70B versus a market cap of 20.88B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of June 30, 2026, American Water Works Company, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 0.52, meaning it holds 0.5x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 137.66, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 4.44 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, American Water Works Company, Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 10.10, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 5.71 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 3.21, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 6.12, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 616,400.54 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 6,925.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 18.68 indicates how many times American Water Works Company, Inc. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, American Water Works Company, Inc. recorded 252.04M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 21.67, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 1.16B, leaving 911.23M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on September 28, 2026, American Water Works Company, Inc.'s stock has declined approximately 4.45% over the past 52 weeks.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, American Water Works Company, Inc. generated 4.27B in revenue and converted that into 911.23M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 4.67. EBITDA reached 2.33B, while operating income came in at 1.58B.

As of June 30, 2026, American Water Works Company, Inc. holds 154.30M in cash and equivalents against 12.97B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 12.76B. Total book value stands at 9.42B, with working capital of -1.26B providing operational flexibility.

American Water Works Company, Inc. produced 1.89B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -155.91M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 1.73B - equivalent to 8.86 per share.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, American Water Works Company, Inc. posted a gross margin of 61.30, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 36.94 and net profit margin of 21.35 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, American Water Works Company, Inc. paid dividends of 2.72 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 58.33 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 8.43, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield is negative at -3.31, meaning American Water Works Company, Inc. raised more capital through share issuance and new debt than it returned via dividends and buybacks.

As of June 30, 2026, American Water Works Company, Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 1.02, below the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.