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H2O AmericaHTO -0.11%68 Operating Cash Flow per Share is $6.48 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates HTO with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $53.62 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 427 Utilities - Regulated companies, H2O America ranks better than 51.52% on this metric.
H2O America's operating cash flow per share for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.42.
H2O America's operating cash flow per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $6.48.
During the past 12 months, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of H2O America was 10.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 8.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 13.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 3.00% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the OCF Growth Rate using Operating Cash Flow per Share data.
The historical rank and industry rank for H2O America's Operating Cash Flow per Share or its related term are showing as below:
HTO'
s 3-Year OCF Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -40.9 Med: 6.7 Max: 95.2
Current: 8.5
During the past 13 years, H2O America's highest 3-Year average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 95.20% per year. The lowest was -40.90% per year. And the median was 6.70% per year.
HTO's 3-Year OCF Growth Rate is ranked better than 51.52% of 427
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 7.8
vs HTO: 8.50
H2O America Operating Cash Flow per Share Related Terms
H2O America Operating Cash Flow per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for H2O America's Operating Cash Flow per Share can be seen below:
* 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.
HTO vs CWT, AWR, MSEX: Operating Cash Flow per Share Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, H2O America's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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.
H2O America Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, H2O America's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H2O America's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.
Operating Cash Flow per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $6.48
* 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.
What does a Operating Cash Flow per Share of $6.48 mean?
H2O America (HTO) has a Operating Cash Flow per Share of $6.48 as of Jun. 2026. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on H2O America and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #207 out of 427 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 48.5%.
Is H2O America's Operating Cash Flow per Share too high?
H2O America's current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $6.48. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 7.80. H2O America's value of $6.48 is 16.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H2O America ranks #207 out of 427 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, H2O America has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H2O America's Operating Cash Flow per Share compare to CWT and AWR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #207 out of 427 companies for Operating Cash Flow per Share. This puts H2O America in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 7.80. H2O America's value of $6.48 is 16.9% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Cash Flow per Share for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Operating Cash Flow per Share among Utilities - Regulated companies is 7.80, based on 427 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Cash Flow per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Cash Flow per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. H2O America's current Operating Cash Flow per Share of $6.48 is 16.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Operating Cash Flow per Share mean?
A high Operating Cash Flow per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on H2O America and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 7.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H2O America's current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $6.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H2O America stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H2O America (HTO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $53.62, compared to a current price of $64.45 — trading 20.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $6.48 and 16.9% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 7.80. H2O America's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Cash Flow per Share calculated?
Operating Cash Flow per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For H2O America (HTO), the current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $6.48 as of Jun. 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 H2O America (HTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H2O America stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $64.45 is trading 20.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $53.62.
GuruFocus considers H2O America to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HTO:
Operating Cash Flow per Share: $6.48
GF Value™: $53.62 vs. price of $64.45 (20.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.9% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#207 of 427)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
H2O America is a national investor-owned network of local water and wastewater utilities united by one purpose: delivering clean, high-quality water to the communities it calls home. Across approximately 407,000 water and wastewater service connections, the company invests in critical infrastructure to strengthen the water supply for generations to come. Its single reportable segment provides water utility and utility-related services to its customers.
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