What is American Wtr Wks Co Inc's earnings per share (EPS)?

American Wtr Wks Co Inc (AWK) reported diluted earnings per share of $5.69 for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 5.6% change compared to the previous fiscal year. EPS represents the portion of a company's net income allocated to each outstanding share of common stock and is widely used to evaluate profitability on a per-share basis.

American Wtr Wks Co Inc Financials

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Source SEC Filings (10-K/10-Q) Data as of Mar 31, 2026 Currency USD FYE December

This page shows American Wtr Wks Co Inc (AWK) financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 18 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).

Rhea AI AWK FY2025 2026-04-29

Heavy reinvestment keeps free cash flow negative even as operating margins and net income continue rising.

Since FY2021, operating cash flow improved to $2.1B, yet capital spending expanded even faster to $3.1B, leaving free cash flow negative for five straight years. That mix says accounting profit is not self-funding: cash earnings are being recycled into asset growth and upkeep, with the shortfall covered by financing rather than internal surplus.

The business did achieve margin expansion: operating margin moved from 30.6% in FY2021 to about 36.7% in FY2025. But return on assets stayed near 3.1%, and sales relative to assets barely moved, so higher profit dollars came mainly from a larger asset base rather than sharply better asset productivity.

The liquidity posture is persistently tight: FY2025 cash was only $98M against $4.7B of current liabilities, and the current ratio stayed below 1.0x throughout the period. Yet balance-sheet leverage did not keep climbing—debt to equity eased from 1.4x to 1.2x—so day-to-day funding appears to depend more on dependable operating inflows and refinancing than on a large cash cushion.

Financial Health Signals

Financial Health Score 53/100

Scored as: Utilities peer group

Scored against utilities for FY2025. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →

Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of American Wtr Wks Co Inc's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.

Profitability

Growth

Leverage

Liquidity

Cash Flow

Returns

Altman Z-Score Distress

0.98

American Wtr Wks Co Inc scores 0.98, below the 1.81 distress threshold. The score is driven primarily by a large market capitalization ($26.3B) relative to total liabilities ($24.6B). This indicates elevated financial distress risk and warrants close attention to liquidity and debt levels.

Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.

Piotroski F-Score Partial

6/8

American Wtr Wks Co Inc passes 6 of 8 computable financial strength tests (1 of the nine could not be computed from available data). 3 of 4 profitability signals pass, 2 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, both operating efficiency signals pass.

Earnings Quality Cash-Backed

1.85x

For every $1 of reported earnings, American Wtr Wks Co Inc generates $1.85 in operating cash flow ($2.1B OCF vs $1.1B net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.

Interest Coverage Adequate

3.1x

American Wtr Wks Co Inc earns $3.1 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($1.9B vs $615.0M). This adequate coverage means the company can meet its interest obligations, but has limited cushion if earnings fall.

Key Financial Metrics

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Earnings & Revenue

Revenue

$5.1B

YoY+10.1%

5Y CAGR+6.5%

American Wtr Wks Co Inc generated $5.1B in revenue in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 10.1% from the prior year.

EBITDA

$2.8B

YoY+10.7%

5Y CAGR+8.4%

10Y CAGR+6.2%

American Wtr Wks Co Inc's EBITDA was $2.8B in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents an increase of 10.7% from the prior year.

Net Income

$1.1B

YoY+5.7%

5Y CAGR+9.4%

10Y CAGR+8.8%

American Wtr Wks Co Inc reported $1.1B in net income in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 5.7% from the prior year.

EPS (Diluted)

$5.69

YoY+5.6%

5Y CAGR+7.8%

10Y CAGR+8.0%

American Wtr Wks Co Inc earned $5.69 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 5.6% from the prior year.

Cash & Balance Sheet

Free Cash Flow

-$1.1B

YoY-31.6%

American Wtr Wks Co Inc generated -$1.1B in free cash flow in fiscal year 2025, representing cash available after capex. This represents a decrease of 31.6% from the prior year.

Cash & Debt

$98.0M

YoY+2.1%

5Y CAGR-29.1%

10Y CAGR+8.1%

American Wtr Wks Co Inc held $98.0M in cash against $12.8B in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2025.

Dividends Per Share

$3.31

YoY+8.2%

5Y CAGR+8.5%

10Y CAGR+9.3%

American Wtr Wks Co Inc paid $3.31 per share in dividends in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 8.2% from the prior year.

Shares Outstanding

195M

YoY+0.1%

10Y CAGR+0.8%

American Wtr Wks Co Inc had 195M shares outstanding in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 0.1% from the prior year.

Margins & Returns

Gross Margin

N/A

Operating Margin

36.7%

YoY-0.2pp

5Y CAGR+3.4pp

American Wtr Wks Co Inc's operating margin was 36.7% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting core business profitability. This is down 0.2 percentage points from the prior year.

Net Margin

21.7%

YoY-0.9pp

5Y CAGR+2.7pp

American Wtr Wks Co Inc's net profit margin was 21.7% in fiscal year 2025, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is down 0.9 percentage points from the prior year.

Return on Equity

10.3%

YoY+0.1pp

5Y CAGR-0.7pp

10Y CAGR+0.8pp

American Wtr Wks Co Inc's ROE was 10.3% in fiscal year 2025, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is up 0.1 percentage points from the prior year.

Capital Allocation

R&D Spending

N/A

Share Buybacks

N/A

Capital Expenditures

$3.1B

YoY+9.5%

5Y CAGR+11.4%

10Y CAGR+10.4%

American Wtr Wks Co Inc invested $3.1B in capex in fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents an increase of 9.5% from the prior year.

AWK Income Statement

Metric	FY25	FY24	FY23	FY22	FY21	FY20
Revenue	$5.1B+10.1%	$4.7B+10.3%	$4.2B+12.1%	$3.8B-3.9%	$3.9B+4.6%	$3.7B
Cost of Revenue	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Gross Profit	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
R&D Expenses	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
SG&A Expenses	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Operating Income	$1.9B+9.4%	$1.7B+14.2%	$1.5B+18.1%	$1.3B+6.4%	$1.2B-4.2%	$1.2B
Interest Expense	$615.0M+17.6%	$523.0M+13.7%	$460.0M+6.2%	$433.0M	N/A	N/A
Income Tax	$311.0M+1.0%	$308.0M+22.2%	$252.0M+34.0%	$188.0M-50.1%	$377.0M+75.3%	$215.0M
Net Income	$1.1B+5.7%	$1.1B+11.3%	$944.0M+15.1%	$820.0M-35.1%	$1.3B+78.1%	$709.0M
EPS (Diluted)	$5.69+5.6%	$5.39+10.0%	$4.90+8.6%	$4.51-35.1%	$6.95+77.7%	$3.91

Metric	Q1'26	Q4'25	Q3'25	Q2'25	Q1'25	Q4'24	Q3'24	Q2'24
Revenue	$1.2B-4.6%	$1.3B-13.3%	$1.5B+14.3%	$1.3B+12.2%	$1.1B-4.1%	$1.2B-11.0%	$1.3B+16.5%	$1.1B
Cost of Revenue	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Gross Profit	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
R&D Expenses	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
SG&A Expenses	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Operating Income	$391.0M-3.5%	$405.0M-34.0%	$614.0M+25.6%	$489.0M+31.8%	$371.0M-7.2%	$400.0M-26.3%	$543.0M+20.9%	$449.0M
Interest Expense	$163.0M+0.6%	$162.0M+2.5%	$158.0M+4.6%	$151.0M+4.9%	$144.0M+5.9%	$136.0M+3.0%	$132.0M+0.8%	$131.0M
Income Tax	$63.0M+43.2%	$44.0M-61.7%	$115.0M+32.2%	$87.0M+33.8%	$65.0M+1.6%	$64.0M-37.9%	$103.0M+22.6%	$84.0M
Net Income	$196.0M-17.6%	$238.0M-37.2%	$379.0M+31.1%	$289.0M+41.0%	$205.0M-14.2%	$239.0M-31.7%	$350.0M+26.4%	$277.0M
EPS (Diluted)	$1.00	N/A	$1.94+31.1%	$1.48+41.0%	$1.05-13.9%	$1.22-32.2%	$1.80+26.8%	$1.42

AWK Balance Sheet

Metric	FY25	FY24	FY23	FY22	FY21	FY20
Total Assets	$35.4B+8.0%	$32.8B+8.4%	$30.3B+9.0%	$27.8B+6.6%	$26.1B+5.3%	$24.8B
Current Assets	$2.2B+80.3%	$1.2B-12.5%	$1.4B+11.1%	$1.3B-19.6%	$1.6B-18.5%	$1.9B
Cash & Equivalents	$98.0M+2.1%	$96.0M-70.9%	$330.0M+288.2%	$85.0M-26.7%	$116.0M-78.8%	$547.0M
Inventory	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Accounts Receivable	$395.0M-5.0%	$416.0M+22.7%	$339.0M+1.5%	$334.0M+23.2%	$271.0M-15.6%	$321.0M
Goodwill	$1.2B+1.0%	$1.1B+0.1%	$1.1B0.0%	$1.1B+0.4%	$1.1B-24.3%	$1.5B
Total Liabilities	$24.6B+9.4%	$22.5B+9.7%	$20.5B+2.0%	$20.1B+7.0%	$18.8B+2.5%	$18.3B
Current Liabilities	$4.7B+50.7%	$3.1B+46.4%	$2.2B-23.5%	$2.8B+31.3%	$2.1B-25.7%	$2.9B
Long-Term Debt	$12.8B+2.1%	$12.5B+6.9%	$11.7B+7.2%	$10.9B+5.7%	$10.3B+7.1%	$9.7B
Total Equity	$10.8B+4.9%	$10.3B+5.5%	$9.8B+27.3%	$7.7B+5.4%	$7.3B+13.1%	$6.5B
Retained Earnings	$2.6B+21.9%	$2.1B+27.3%	$1.7B+30.9%	$1.3B+37.0%	$925.0M+806.9%	$102.0M

Metric	Q1'26	Q4'25	Q3'25	Q2'25	Q1'25	Q4'24	Q3'24	Q2'24
Total Assets	$35.3B-0.5%	$35.4B+2.0%	$34.7B+2.5%	$33.9B+2.3%	$33.2B+1.0%	$32.8B+3.3%	$31.8B+1.8%	$31.2B
Current Assets	$1.5B-30.4%	$2.2B+41.2%	$1.6B+10.9%	$1.4B+17.2%	$1.2B-1.7%	$1.2B-1.8%	$1.2B+6.2%	$1.2B
Cash & Equivalents	$137.0M+39.8%	$98.0M-41.0%	$166.0M+76.6%	$94.0M-17.5%	$114.0M+18.8%	$96.0M-24.4%	$127.0M+164.6%	$48.0M
Inventory	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Accounts Receivable	$386.0M-2.3%	$395.0M-13.9%	$459.0M+8.3%	$424.0M+11.6%	$380.0M-8.7%	$416.0M-8.2%	$453.0M+15.3%	$393.0M
Goodwill	$1.2B0.0%	$1.2B+0.4%	$1.2B0.0%	$1.2B+0.6%	$1.1B0.0%	$1.1B+0.1%	$1.1B0.0%	$1.1B
Total Liabilities	$24.2B-1.5%	$24.6B+3.2%	$23.8B+2.6%	$23.2B+2.7%	$22.6B+0.6%	$22.5B+5.0%	$21.4B+1.7%	$21.1B
Current Liabilities	$4.1B-13.3%	$4.7B+28.7%	$3.7B-7.6%	$4.0B+63.1%	$2.4B-22.3%	$3.1B+47.7%	$2.1B+16.8%	$1.8B
Long-Term Debt	$12.8B-0.1%	$12.8B-1.9%	$13.0B+6.1%	$12.3B-7.8%	$13.3B+6.4%	$12.5B-0.3%	$12.6B0.0%	$12.6B
Total Equity	$11.0B+1.8%	$10.8B-0.6%	$10.9B+2.1%	$10.7B+1.4%	$10.5B+2.0%	$10.3B-0.3%	$10.4B+2.1%	$10.2B
Retained Earnings	$2.8B+7.6%	$2.6B-3.3%	$2.7B+8.9%	$2.4B+5.5%	$2.3B+9.7%	$2.1B-2.8%	$2.2B+10.2%	$2.0B

AWK Cash Flow Statement

Metric	FY25	FY24	FY23	FY22	FY21	FY20
Operating Cash Flow	$2.1B+0.7%	$2.0B+9.1%	$1.9B+69.1%	$1.1B-23.1%	$1.4B+1.1%	$1.4B
Capital Expenditures	$3.1B+9.5%	$2.9B+10.9%	$2.6B+12.1%	$2.3B+30.2%	$1.8B-3.2%	$1.8B
Free Cash Flow	-$1.1B-31.6%	-$811.0M-15.7%	-$701.0M+41.0%	-$1.2B-268.1%	-$323.0M+18.4%	-$396.0M
Investing Cash Flow	-$3.3B+2.1%	-$3.4B-20.0%	-$2.8B-32.3%	-$2.1B-38.5%	-$1.5B+25.5%	-$2.1B
Financing Cash Flow	$1.2B+12.5%	$1.1B-6.6%	$1.2B+18.8%	$1.0B+389.9%	-$345.0M-130.8%	$1.1B
Dividends Paid	$633.0M+8.2%	$585.0M+10.0%	$532.0M+13.9%	$467.0M+9.1%	$428.0M+10.0%	$389.0M
Share Buybacks	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	$0	$0

Metric	Q1'26	Q4'25	Q3'25	Q2'25	Q1'25	Q4'24	Q3'24	Q2'24
Operating Cash Flow	$305.0M-54.0%	$663.0M-13.2%	$764.0M+153.8%	$301.0M-9.1%	$331.0M-48.2%	$639.0M-5.9%	$679.0M+96.8%	$345.0M
Capital Expenditures	$659.0M-37.1%	$1.0B+31.5%	$797.0M+8.7%	$733.0M+33.8%	$548.0M-38.7%	$894.0M+30.9%	$683.0M+1.9%	$670.0M
Free Cash Flow	-$354.0M+8.1%	-$385.0M-1066.7%	-$33.0M+92.4%	-$432.0M-99.1%	-$217.0M+14.9%	-$255.0M-6275.0%	-$4.0M+98.8%	-$325.0M
Investing Cash Flow	$93.0M+108.2%	-$1.1B-34.7%	-$839.0M-8.7%	-$772.0M-35.9%	-$568.0M+53.4%	-$1.2B-77.3%	-$688.0M+6.8%	-$738.0M
Financing Cash Flow	-$366.0M-192.2%	$397.0M+166.4%	$149.0M-66.8%	$449.0M+76.8%	$254.0M-53.3%	$544.0M+518.2%	$88.0M+165.2%	-$135.0M
Dividends Paid	$162.0M+0.6%	$161.0M0.0%	$161.0M-0.6%	$162.0M+8.7%	$149.0M0.0%	$149.0M0.0%	$149.0M0.0%	$149.0M
Share Buybacks	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

AWK Financial Ratios

Metric	FY25	FY24	FY23	FY22	FY21	FY20
Gross Margin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Operating Margin	36.7%-0.2pp	36.9%+1.2pp	35.7%+1.8pp	33.8%+3.3pp	30.6%-2.8pp	33.3%
Net Margin	21.7%-0.9pp	22.6%+0.2pp	22.4%+0.6pp	21.8%-10.5pp	32.3%+13.3pp	18.9%
Return on Equity	10.3%+0.1pp	10.2%+0.5pp	9.6%-1.0pp	10.7%-6.7pp	17.3%+6.3pp	11.0%
Return on Assets	3.1%-0.1pp	3.2%+0.1pp	3.1%+0.2pp	2.9%-1.9pp	4.8%+2.0pp	2.9%
Current Ratio	0.46+0.1	0.39-0.3	0.65+0.2	0.44-0.3	0.73+0.1	0.66
Debt-to-Equity	1.18-0.0	1.21+0.0	1.20-0.2	1.420.0	1.42-0.1	1.50
FCF Margin	-20.8%-3.4pp	-17.4%-0.8pp	-16.6%+15.0pp	-31.6%-23.3pp	-8.3%+2.3pp	-10.6%

Metric	Q1'26	Q4'25	Q3'25	Q2'25	Q1'25	Q4'24	Q3'24	Q2'24
Gross Margin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Operating Margin	32.5%+0.4pp	32.1%-10.1pp	42.2%+3.8pp	38.4%+5.7pp	32.7%-1.1pp	33.8%-7.1pp	40.9%+1.5pp	39.4%
Net Margin	16.3%-2.6pp	18.9%-7.2pp	26.1%+3.3pp	22.7%+4.6pp	18.1%-2.1pp	20.2%-6.1pp	26.4%+2.1pp	24.3%
Return on Equity	1.8%-0.4pp	2.2%-1.3pp	3.5%+0.8pp	2.7%+0.8pp	1.9%-0.4pp	2.3%-1.1pp	3.4%+0.6pp	2.7%
Return on Assets	0.6%-0.1pp	0.7%-0.4pp	1.1%+0.2pp	0.9%+0.2pp	0.6%-0.1pp	0.7%-0.4pp	1.1%+0.2pp	0.9%
Current Ratio	0.37-0.1	0.46+0.0	0.42+0.1	0.35-0.1	0.49+0.1	0.39-0.2	0.58-0.1	0.64
Debt-to-Equity	1.16-0.0	1.18-0.0	1.19+0.0	1.15-0.1	1.26+0.1	1.210.0	1.21-0.0	1.24
FCF Margin	-29.4%+1.1pp	-30.5%-28.3pp	-2.3%+31.7pp	-34.0%-14.8pp	-19.1%+2.4pp	-21.6%-21.3pp	-0.3%+28.2pp	-28.5%

Note: The current ratio is below 1.0 (0.46), indicating current liabilities exceed current assets, which may suggest potential short-term liquidity concerns.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Wtr Wks Co Inc's annual revenue?

American Wtr Wks Co Inc (AWK) reported $5.1B in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 10.1% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.

How fast is American Wtr Wks Co Inc's revenue growing?

American Wtr Wks Co Inc (AWK) revenue grew by 10.1% year-over-year, from $4.7B to $5.1B in fiscal year 2025.

Is American Wtr Wks Co Inc profitable?

Yes, American Wtr Wks Co Inc (AWK) reported a net income of $1.1B in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of 21.7%.

What is American Wtr Wks Co Inc's EBITDA?

American Wtr Wks Co Inc (AWK) had EBITDA of $2.8B in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.

How much debt does American Wtr Wks Co Inc have?

As of fiscal year 2025, American Wtr Wks Co Inc (AWK) had $98.0M in cash and equivalents against $12.8B in long-term debt.

What is American Wtr Wks Co Inc's operating margin?

American Wtr Wks Co Inc (AWK) had an operating margin of 36.7% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.

What is American Wtr Wks Co Inc's net profit margin?

American Wtr Wks Co Inc (AWK) had a net profit margin of 21.7% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.

Does American Wtr Wks Co Inc pay dividends?

Yes, American Wtr Wks Co Inc (AWK) paid $3.31 per share in dividends during fiscal year 2025.

What is American Wtr Wks Co Inc's return on equity (ROE)?

American Wtr Wks Co Inc (AWK) has a return on equity of 10.3% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.

What is American Wtr Wks Co Inc's free cash flow?

American Wtr Wks Co Inc (AWK) generated -$1.1B in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a -31.6% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.

What is American Wtr Wks Co Inc's operating cash flow?

American Wtr Wks Co Inc (AWK) generated $2.1B in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.

What are American Wtr Wks Co Inc's total assets?

American Wtr Wks Co Inc (AWK) had $35.4B in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.

What are American Wtr Wks Co Inc's capital expenditures?

American Wtr Wks Co Inc (AWK) invested $3.1B in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.

How many shares does American Wtr Wks Co Inc have outstanding?

American Wtr Wks Co Inc (AWK) had 195M shares outstanding as of fiscal year 2025.

What is American Wtr Wks Co Inc's current ratio?

American Wtr Wks Co Inc (AWK) had a current ratio of 0.46 as of fiscal year 2025, which is below 1.0, which may suggest potential liquidity concerns.

What is American Wtr Wks Co Inc's debt-to-equity ratio?

American Wtr Wks Co Inc (AWK) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.18 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.

What is American Wtr Wks Co Inc's return on assets (ROA)?

American Wtr Wks Co Inc (AWK) had a return on assets of 3.1% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.

What is American Wtr Wks Co Inc's Altman Z-Score?

American Wtr Wks Co Inc (AWK) has an Altman Z-Score of 0.98, placing it in the Distress Zone (elevated bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

What is American Wtr Wks Co Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

American Wtr Wks Co Inc (AWK) has a Piotroski F-Score of 6 out of 8 computable signals; 1 of the nine could not be computed from available data, so the full-scale strength rating is not shown. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

Are American Wtr Wks Co Inc's earnings high quality?

American Wtr Wks Co Inc (AWK) has an earnings quality ratio of 1.85x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

Can American Wtr Wks Co Inc cover its interest payments?

American Wtr Wks Co Inc (AWK) has an interest coverage ratio of 3.1x, meaning it can adequately cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

How financially healthy is American Wtr Wks Co Inc?

American Wtr Wks Co Inc (AWK) scores 53 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating moderate standing within its utilities peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.