American Water Works Co (BSP:A1WK34) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: R$62.48 (As of Jun. 2026)

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BSP:A1WK34 American Water Works Co Inc BSP:A1WK34
79 GF Score
Price R$167.27
GF Value R$195.95
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is American Water Works Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

American Water Works Co BSP:A1WK34 -3.60% 79 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is R$62.48 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:A1WK34 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of R$195.95 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

American Water Works Co's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$75.194. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is R$62.48 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, American Water Works Co's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 7.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 7.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 8.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 6.00% 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of American Water Works Co was 226.50% per year. The lowest was -64.30% per year. And the median was 3.70% per year.

As of today (2026-08-04), American Water Works Co's current stock price is R$167.27. American Water Works Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$62.48. American Water Works Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 2.68.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of American Water Works Co was 5.62. The lowest was 2.59. And the median was 3.33.


American Water Works Co  (BSP:A1WK34) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

American Water Works Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=167.27/62.48
=2.68

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of American Water Works Co was 5.62. The lowest was 2.59. And the median was 3.33.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


American Water Works Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


American Water Works Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Water Works Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

American Water Works Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

American Water Works Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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American Water Works Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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BSP:A1WK34 vs WTRG, AWR, CWT: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, American Water Works Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB 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.


American Water Works Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, American Water Works Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American Water Works Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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American Water Works Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, American Water Works Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=75.194/333.9520*333.9520
=75.194

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

American Water Works Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 23.933 241.428 33.105
201612 24.567 241.432 33.981
201703 23.259 243.801 31.860
201706 24.880 244.955 33.919
201709 24.226 246.819 32.778
201712 24.859 246.524 33.675
201803 25.098 249.554 33.586
201806 29.961 251.989 39.706
201809 33.330 252.439 44.092
201812 31.508 251.233 41.882
201903 31.553 254.202 41.452
201906 32.159 256.143 41.928
201909 35.265 256.759 45.867
201912 34.737 256.974 45.143
202003 42.128 258.115 54.506
202006 45.370 257.797 58.773
202009 48.498 260.280 62.225
202012 45.786 260.474 58.702
202103 51.105 264.877 64.432
202106 46.338 271.696 56.956
202109 49.915 274.310 60.768
202112 56.810 278.802 68.048
202203 51.064 287.504 59.314
202206 52.550 296.311 59.226
202209 55.932 296.808 62.932
202212 55.473 296.797 62.417
202303 63.869 301.836 70.665
202306 60.469 305.109 66.185
202309 62.759 307.789 68.094
202312 61.628 306.746 67.094
202403 63.947 312.332 68.373
202406 70.152 314.175 74.568
202409 73.608 315.301 77.962
202412 80.848 315.605 85.548
202503 77.759 319.799 81.200
202506 75.911 322.561 78.592
202509 74.945 324.800 77.057
202512 75.730 324.054 78.043
202603 73.893 330.213 74.730
202606 75.194 333.952 75.194

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of R$62.48 mean?
American Water Works Co (BSP:A1WK34) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of R$62.48 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on American Water Works Co and its competitors.
Is American Water Works Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
American Water Works Co's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is R$62.48. Overall, American Water Works Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Water Works Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to WTRG and AWR?
American Water Works Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of R$62.48 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on American Water Works Co and its competitors. American Water Works Co's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is R$62.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Water Works Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Water Works Co (BSP:A1WK34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$195.95, compared to a current price of R$167.27 — trading 14.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is R$62.48. American Water Works Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Water Works Co (BSP:A1WK34), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is R$62.48 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 American Water Works Co (BSP:A1WK34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Water Works Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$167.27 is trading 14.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$195.95. GuruFocus considers American Water Works Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:A1WK34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: R$62.48
  • GF Value™: R$195.95 vs. price of R$167.27 (14.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:A1WK34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


American Water Works Co Business Description

Address 1 Water Street, Camden, NJ, USA, 08102-1658
American Water Works is the largest investor-owned US water and wastewater utility, serving nearly 4 million customers in 14 states. It provides water and wastewater services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers and operates predominantly in regulated markets. The company's nonregulated business is water services for military bases, which operates under long-term contracts with regulated-like returns. The proposed Essential Utilities acquisition would add regulated water and wastewater utilities in Ohio, North Carolina, and Texas while increasing its presence in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia.
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