American Water Works Company, Inc (AWK) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28)
American Water Works is the largest investor-owned US water and wastewater utility, serving nearly 4 million customers in 14 states. It provides water and wastewater services to residential, commer...
American Water Works Company, Inc (AWK) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 24.35 (historical range: 21.43–30.58, median: 24.70), placing it at the 43th percentile — near its historical average, P/S ratio of 5.16 (range: 4.92–5.22, 79th percentile — above its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 104.42 (range: 20.35–118.15, 86th percentile).
Over the historical period (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28), American Water Works Company, Inc's P/E ratio has contracted by 12% over the observed period (from an average of 26.5 to 23.4).
American Water Works Company, Inc appears slightly overvalued relative to its historical range, with most valuation metrics above their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 24.35 | 21.43 | 24.70 | 30.58 | 43th | near its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 5.16 | 4.92 | 5.07 | 5.22 | 79th | above its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 104.42 | 20.35 | 46.64 | 118.15 | 86th | expensive relative to its history |