American Water Works Co (LTS:0HEW) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $0.00 (As of Jun. 2026)

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LTS:0HEW American Water Works Co Inc LTS:0HEW
85 GF Score
Price $136.83
GF Value $154.94
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is American Water Works Co Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

American Water Works Co LTS:0HEW -0.34% 85 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $0.00 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HEW with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $154.94 (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 FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

American Water Works Co's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-1.566. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is $0.00 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -22.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -31.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -17.60% 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 FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of American Water Works Co was 74.70% per year. The lowest was -246.00% per year. And the median was -2.10% per year.

As of today (2026-07-31), American Water Works Co's current stock price is $136.83. American Water Works Co's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.00. American Water Works Co's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is .


American Water Works Co  (LTS:0HEW) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF 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 Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


American Water Works Co Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


American Water Works Co Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Water Works Co's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

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American Water Works Co Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

American Water Works Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.18 -1.99 -2.36 -2.97 -3.64

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
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.31 -3.46 -3.64 -3.84 0.00

LTS:0HEW vs WTRG, AWR, CWT: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, American Water Works Co's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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 Price-to-FCF vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where American Water Works Co's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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American Water Works Co Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

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

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow 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 FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=-1.566/333.9520*333.9520
=-1.566

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

American Water Works Co Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201609 0.337 241.428 0.466
201612 -0.341 241.432 -0.472
201703 -0.034 243.801 -0.047
201706 -0.559 244.955 -0.762
201709 0.620 246.819 0.839
201712 -0.369 246.524 -0.500
201803 -0.922 249.554 -1.234
201806 -0.497 251.989 -0.659
201809 0.271 252.439 0.359
201812 -0.448 251.233 -0.596
201903 -0.972 254.202 -1.277
201906 -0.536 256.143 -0.699
201909 0.177 256.759 0.230
201912 -0.740 256.974 -0.962
202003 -1.387 258.115 -1.795
202006 -0.762 257.797 -0.987
202009 -0.066 260.280 -0.085
202012 -0.546 260.474 -0.700
202103 -0.995 264.877 -1.254
202106 -0.516 271.696 -0.634
202109 0.159 274.310 0.194
202112 -1.022 278.802 -1.224
202203 -1.593 287.504 -1.850
202206 -3.066 296.311 -3.455
202209 -0.385 296.808 -0.433
202212 -2.165 296.797 -2.436
202303 -1.462 301.836 -1.618
202306 -1.256 305.109 -1.375
202309 -0.144 307.789 -0.156
202312 -1.607 306.746 -1.750
202403 -1.359 312.332 -1.453
202406 -1.846 314.175 -1.962
202409 -0.221 315.301 -0.234
202412 -1.513 315.605 -1.601
202503 -1.262 319.799 -1.318
202506 -2.431 322.561 -2.517
202509 -0.421 324.800 -0.433
202512 -2.256 324.054 -2.325
202603 -2.021 330.213 -2.044
202606 -1.566 333.952 -1.566

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $0.00 mean?
American Water Works Co (LTS:0HEW) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $0.00 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF 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 FCF per Share too high?
American Water Works Co's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $0.00. Overall, American Water Works Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Water Works Co's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to WTRG and AWR?
American Water Works Co's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $0.00 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 FCF per Share for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF 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 FCF per Share is $0.00. 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 (LTS:0HEW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $154.94, compared to a current price of $136.83 — trading 11.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $0.00. American Water Works Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Water Works Co (LTS:0HEW), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $0.00 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 (LTS:0HEW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Water Works Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $136.83 is trading 11.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $154.94. GuruFocus considers American Water Works Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0HEW:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $0.00
  • GF Value™: $154.94 vs. price of $136.83 (11.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HEW 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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