American Water Works Company, Inc.
AWK
Rank in Stocks
#905
American Water Works Company, Inc. operates across the United States,... American Water Works Company, Inc. operates across the United States, delivering essential water and wastewater solutions via its various subsidiary companies. Its operations extend to around 1,700 communities situated across 14 states, catering to an active customer base of roughly 3.4 million. The firm caters to a broad spectrum of clients. These include individual households, commercial enterprises (such as food and beverage suppliers, property developers, and energy companies), and both public and private fire service customers. Industrial clients, like large-scale manufacturers, mining, and production facilities, also utilize its services. Furthermore, American Water Works supports public authorities, encompassing government facilities, schools, and universities, alongside other utility providers and community water and wastewater infrastructure. Beyond these, the company extends its water and wastewater provisions to numerous military installations. It also enters into agreements with municipal bodies, predominantly for the management and operation of their water and wastewater facilities, in addition to offering a range of supplementary services. The company's infrastructure is substantial, comprising approximately 80 surface water treatment plants, 480 groundwater treatment plants, and 160 wastewater treatment plants. Its vast network also includes 52,500 miles of mains for transmission, distribution, and collection, alongside 1,100 groundwater wells, 1,700 pumping stations for water and wastewater, 1,300 treated water storage facilities, and 76 dams. Overall, the company delivers drinking water, wastewater management, and ancillary services to roughly 14 million individuals across 24 states. Established in 1886, American Water Works Company, Inc. maintains its headquarters in Camden, New Jersey.
Share Price
$135.09
Last synced: 2026-10-16
Market Cap
$26.85B
Change (1 day)
1.49%
Change (1 year)
-6.06%
Country
US
Trade American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)
Category
Utilities
P/E ratio for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)
P/E ratio as of October 2026 TTM: 22.79
According to American Water Works Company, Inc. latest financial reports and stock price the company's current price-to-earnings ratio (TTM) is 22.79. At the end of 2023 the company had a P/E ratio of 26.99.
P/E ratio history for American Water Works Company, Inc. from 2000 to 2026
P/E ratio at the end of each year
| Year | P/E Ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 22.79 | -1.35% |
| 2024 | 23.10 | -14.41% |
| 2023 | 26.99 | -20.23% |
| 2022 | 33.83 | 24.31% |
| 2021 | 27.22 | -30.54% |
| 2020 | 39.18 | 9.42% |
| 2019 | 35.81 | 24.26% |
| 2018 | 28.82 | -24.62% |
| 2017 | 38.23 | 38.90% |
| 2016 | 27.52 | 22.49% |
| 2015 | 22.47 | -0.29% |
| 2014 | 22.54 | 10.62% |
| 2013 | 20.37 | 11.34% |
| 2012 | 18.30 | 1.32% |
| 2011 | 18.06 | 9.38% |
| 2010 | 16.51 | -202.11% |
| 2009 | -16.17 | 172.25% |
| 2008 | -5.94 | -38.23% |
| 2007 | -9.61 | -52.67% |
| 2006 | -20.32 | 100.19% |
| 2005 | -10.15 | -179.98% |
| 2001 | 12.69 | 1.24% |
| 2000 | 12.53 | 0.00% |
P/E ratio for similar companies or competitors
| Company | P/E Ratio | P/E Ratio Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - |
BR
|
|
| 20.33 | -10.78% |
US
|
|
| - | - |
US
|
|
| 11.95 | -47.54% |
HK
|
|
| 18.65 | -18.15% |
BR
|
How to read a P/E ratio?
The Price/Earnings ratio measures the relationship between a company's stock price and its earnings per share.
A low but positive P/E ratio stands for a company that is generating high earnings compared to its current valuation and might be undervalued. A company with a high negative (near 0) P/E ratio stands for a company that is generating heavy losses compared to its current valuation.
Companies with a P/E ratio over 30 or a negative one are generaly seen as "growth stocks" meaning that investors typically expect the company to grow or to become profitable in the future.
Companies with a positive P/E ratio bellow 10 are generally seen as "value stocks" meaning that the company is already very profitable and unlikely to strong growth in the future.