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AWK:NYE-American Water Works (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Utilities - Regulated Water |

Last Closing

USD 134.23

Change

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Market Cap

USD 26.16B

Volume

1.59M

Analyst Target

USD 143.69
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American Water Works Company, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides water and wastewater services in the United States. It offers water and wastewater services to approximately 1,700 communities in 14 states serving approximately 3.5 million active customers. The company serves residential customers; commercial customers, including food and beverage providers, commercial property developers and proprietors, and energy suppliers; fire service and private fire customers; industrial customers, such as large-scale manufacturers, mining, and production operations; public authorities comprising government buildings and other public sector facilities, such as schools and universities; and other utilities and community water and wastewater systems. It also provides water and wastewater services on military installations; and undertakes contracts with municipal customers, primarily to operate and manage water and wastewater facilities, as well as offers other related services. In addition, the company operates approximately 80 surface water treatment plants; 540 groundwater treatment plants; 175 wastewater treatment plants; 53,700 miles of transmission, distribution, and collection mains and pipes; 1,200 groundwater wells; 1,700 water and wastewater pumping stations; 1,100 treated water storage facilities; and 74 dams. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Camden, New Jersey. Address: 1 Water Street, Camden, NJ, United States, 08102-1658

Currency: USD

Country : USA

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Largest Industry Peers for Utilities - Regulated Water

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WTRG Essential Utilities Inc

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AWR American States Water Company

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ARIS Aris Water Solutions Inc

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CWT California Water Service Group

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SBS Companhia de Saneamento Basico..

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SJW SJW Group Common Stock

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ETFs Containing AWK

AQWG:LSE Global X Clean Water UCIT.. 9.50 % 0.00 %

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AQWA:SW Global X Clean Water UCIT.. 9.17 % 0.00 %

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IH2O:SW iShares Global Water UCIT.. 7.90 % 0.00 %

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 USD 2.29B
AKWA:XETRA Global X Clean Water UCIT.. 7.88 % 0.00 %

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 USD 0.01B
AQWA:LSE Global X Clean Water UCIT.. 7.29 % 0.00 %

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 USD 0.01B
WATU:LSE Lyxor MSCI Water ESG Filt.. 6.58 % 0.00 %

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LYWAT:SW Lyxor MSCI Water ESG Filt.. 6.51 % 0.00 %

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 USD 1.58B
WATC:SW Lyxor MSCI Water ESG Filt.. 6.51 % 0.00 %

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 USD 0.08B
LYM8:F Multi Units France - Lyxo.. 6.29 % 0.00 %

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ERTH:AU BetaShares Climate Change.. 4.20 % 0.00 %

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GRNI:CA BMO Brookfield Global Ren.. 3.98 % 0.00 %

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 CAD 9.38M
PHO Invesco Water Resources E.. 3.65 % 0.60 %

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 USD 2.25B
ABIT:F AXA IM ACT Biodiversity E.. 2.23 % 0.00 %

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ABIE:F AXA IM ACT Biodiversity E.. 2.23 % 0.00 %

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XMLC:F L&G Clean Water UCITS ETF 2.22 % 0.00 %

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ABIT:XETRA AXA IM ACT Biodiversity E.. 2.12 % 0.00 %

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CGW Invesco S&P Global Water .. 0.00 % 0.60 %

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 USD 0.96B
CWW.A:CA 0.00 % 1.49 %

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CWW:CA iShares Global Water Comm.. 0.00 % 0.66 %

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 CAD 0.34B
FTRI First Trust Indxx Global .. 0.00 % 0.70 %

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 USD 0.13B
DH2O:LSE iShares Global Water UCIT.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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IH2O:LSE iShares Global Water UCIT.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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WATL:LSE Amundi MSCI Water ESG Scr.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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WAT:PA Multi Units France - Lyxo.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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 USD 1.54B
IQQQ:F iShares Global Water UCIT.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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IQQQ:XETRA iShares Global Water UCIT.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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 USD 2.29B
LYM8:XETRA Lyxor MSCI Water ESG Filt.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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 USD 1.57B
DWEQ 0.00 % 0.00 %

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AQWA Global X Clean Water ETF 0.00 % 0.00 %

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 USD 0.01B
WELD:XETRA Amundi S&P Global Utiliti.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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WELQ:XETRA Amundi S&P Global Utiliti.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Regulated Water) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 1.70% 43% F 37% F
Dividend Return 2.28% 57% F 41% F
Total Return 3.97% 43% F 32% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 1.61% 43% F 24% F
Dividend Return 2.27% 57% F 32% F
Total Return 3.89% 43% F 21% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 12.68% 80% B- 53% F
Dividend Return 10.79% 100% F 32% F
Total Return 23.47% 80% B- 46% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 0.85% 67% D+ 37% F
Dividend Return 2.49% 67% D+ 35% F
Total Return 1.64% 33% F 41% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 15.55% 89% A- 66% D+
Risk Adjusted Return 16.04% 78% C+ 33% F
Market Capitalization 26.16B 100% F 92% A

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector