H2O AmericaHTO +2.83%73 Current Ratio is 2.02 as of Mar. 2026, which is 206% above its 10-year median of 0.66. GuruFocus rates HTO with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 508 Utilities - Regulated companies, H2O America ranks better than 83.66% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. H2O America's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.02.
H2O America has a current ratio of 2.02. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for H2O America's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HTO'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36 Med: 0.66 Max: 5.63
Current: 2.02
During the past 13 years, H2O America's highest Current Ratio was 5.63. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.66.
HTO's Current Ratio is ranked better than 83.66% of 508
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.08
vs HTO: 2.02
H2O America (NAS:HTO) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
H2O America Current Ratio Related Terms
H2O America Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for H2O America's Current Ratio 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, H2O America's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, H2O America's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H2O America's Current Ratio 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.
H2O America (HTO) has a Current Ratio of 2.02 as of Mar. 2026. This is 206% above median its historical median of 0.66. Over the past decade, H2O America's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 5.63. According to the industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #83 out of 508 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 16.3%.
Is H2O America's Current Ratio too high?
H2O America's current Current Ratio of 2.02 is 206% above median its 10-year median of 0.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 5.63. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Current Ratio is 1.08. H2O America's value of 2.02 is 87% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H2O America ranks #83 out of 508 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, H2O America has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H2O America's Current Ratio compare to CWT and AWR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #83 out of 508 companies for Current Ratio. This places H2O America in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.08. H2O America's value of 2.02 is 87% above this benchmark. Historically, H2O America's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 5.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.66 vs. the industry median of 1.08, H2O America has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Current Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.08, based on 508 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. H2O America's current Current Ratio of 2.02 is 87% above 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H2O America's current Current Ratio is 2.02, which is 206% above median its own 10-year median of 0.66. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $57.40, compared to a current price of $59.16 — trading 3.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 2.02, which is 206% above median its 10-year median of 0.66 and 87% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.08. H2O America's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For H2O America (HTO), the current Current Ratio is 2.02 as of Mar. 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 $59.16 is trading 3.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $57.40.
GuruFocus considers H2O America to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HTO:
Current Ratio: 2.02 (206% above median its 10-year median of 0.66)
GF Value™: $57.40 vs. price of $59.16 (3.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 87% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#83 of 508)
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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