American Water Works Co (STU:AWC) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €40.90 (As of Mar. 2026)


STU:AWC American Water Works Co Inc STU:AWC
83 GF Score
Price €118.25
GF Value €134.53
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is American Water Works Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

American Water Works Co STU:AWC -0.92% 83 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €40.90 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:AWC with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €134.53 (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 Mar. 2026 was €48.889. 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 €40.90 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, American Water Works Co's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 7.10% 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 4.45% per year.

As of today (2026-07-04), American Water Works Co's current stock price is €118.25. American Water Works Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €40.90. American Water Works Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 2.89.

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  (STU:AWC) 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
=118.25/40.90
=2.89

* 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
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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STU:AWC 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 Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=48.889/330.2130*330.2130
=48.889

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

American Water Works Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 25.780 241.018 35.321
201609 26.220 241.428 35.862
201612 27.775 241.432 37.989
201703 27.814 243.801 37.672
201706 26.878 244.955 36.233
201709 25.954 246.819 34.723
201712 25.500 246.524 34.157
201803 24.830 249.554 32.855
201806 27.204 251.989 35.649
201809 27.808 252.439 36.375
201812 28.527 251.233 37.495
201903 29.083 254.202 37.779
201906 29.526 256.143 38.064
201909 31.092 256.759 39.987
201912 30.467 256.974 39.150
202003 31.211 258.115 39.929
202006 31.060 257.797 39.785
202009 30.500 260.280 38.695
202012 29.262 260.474 37.097
202103 30.472 264.877 37.988
202106 30.594 271.696 37.183
202109 32.148 274.310 38.700
202112 35.564 278.802 42.122
202203 37.269 287.504 42.805
202206 39.394 296.311 43.901
202209 43.094 296.808 47.944
202212 39.933 296.797 44.429
202303 45.812 301.836 50.119
202306 45.996 305.109 49.780
202309 47.628 307.789 51.098
202312 46.135 306.746 49.664
202403 47.256 312.332 49.961
202406 48.399 314.175 50.870
202409 47.904 315.301 50.170
202412 50.621 315.605 52.964
202503 49.966 319.799 51.593
202506 47.470 322.561 48.596
202509 47.625 324.800 48.419
202512 47.417 324.054 48.318
202603 48.889 330.213 48.889

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 €40.90 mean?
American Water Works Co (STU:AWC) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €40.90 as of Mar. 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 €40.90. Overall, American Water Works Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 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 €40.90 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 €40.90. 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 (STU:AWC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €134.53, compared to a current price of €118.25 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €40.90. American Water Works Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 (STU:AWC), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €40.90 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 American Water Works Co (STU:AWC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Water Works Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €118.25 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €134.53. GuruFocus considers American Water Works Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:AWC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €40.90
  • GF Value™: €134.53 vs. price of €118.25 (12.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:AWC 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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