* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, American States Water Co's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
American States Water Co Buyback Yield % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, American States Water Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American States Water Co's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
American States Water Co (AWR) has a Buyback Yield % of -1.47 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on American States Water Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American States Water Co ranks #80 out of 132 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 60.6%.
Is American States Water Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
American States Water Co's current Buyback Yield % is -1.47. Based on the distribution chart, American States Water Co ranks #80 out of 132 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, American States Water Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American States Water Co's Buyback Yield % compare to CWT and HTO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, American States Water Co ranks #80 out of 132 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places American States Water Co in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on American States Water Co and its competitors. American States Water Co's current Buyback Yield % is -1.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American States Water Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American States Water Co (AWR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $84.93, compared to a current price of $82.63 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -1.47. American States Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American States Water Co (AWR), the current Buyback Yield % is -1.47 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is American States Water Co (AWR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American States Water Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $82.63 is trading 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $84.93.
GuruFocus considers American States Water Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AWR:
Buyback Yield %: -1.47
GF Value™: $84.93 vs. price of $82.63 (2.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AWR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American States Water Co is a water and utilities holding company based in California. The segments of the firm include water, electric, and contracted services. Within these segments, American States Water conducts water and electric operations through Golden State Water Company and Bear Valley Electric Service, Inc while contracted services through American States Utility Services and its subsidiaries. Golden State Water conducts its operations across various counties in California and is regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission. American States Utility Services has contracted with the U.S. government to provide water services to various military installations. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from water services to commercial and residential customers.
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