American Water Works CoAWK +3.85%78 Days Inventory is 20.92 as of Mar. 2026, which is 96% above its 10-year median of 10.67. GuruFocus rates AWK with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $155.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 450 Utilities - Regulated companies, American Water Works Co ranks better than 56% on this metric.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
American Water Works Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.36.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
American Water Works Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.09.
American Water Works Co (NYSE:AWK) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
American Water Works Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
American Water Works Co's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
American Water Works Co Days Inventory Related Terms
American Water Works Co Days Inventory Historical Data
* 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, American Water Works Co's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, American Water Works Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Water Works Co's Days Inventory 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.
American Water Works Co (AWK) has a Days Inventory of 20.92 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on American Water Works Co and its competitors. This is 96% above median its historical median of 10.67. Over the past decade, American Water Works Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 9.37 to 22.28. According to the industry distribution chart, American Water Works Co ranks #198 out of 450 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 44%.
Is American Water Works Co's Days Inventory too high?
American Water Works Co's current Days Inventory of 20.92 is 96% above median its 10-year median of 10.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.37 to a high of 22.28. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Inventory is 22.52. American Water Works Co's value of 20.92 is 7.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Water Works Co ranks #198 out of 450 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, American Water Works Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Water Works Co's Days Inventory compare to WTRG and AWR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, American Water Works Co ranks #198 out of 450 companies for Days Inventory. This puts American Water Works Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 22.52. American Water Works Co's value of 20.92 is 7.1% below this benchmark. Historically, American Water Works Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 9.37 to 22.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.67 vs. the industry median of 22.52, American Water Works Co has consistently been below 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 Days Inventory for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Inventory among Utilities - Regulated companies is 22.52, based on 450 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Water Works Co's current Days Inventory of 20.92 is 7.1% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on American Water Works Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Inventory is 22.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Water Works Co's current Days Inventory is 20.92, which is 96% above median its own 10-year median of 10.67. 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 (AWK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $155.70, compared to a current price of $136.86 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 20.92, which is 96% above median its 10-year median of 10.67 and 7.1% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 22.52. American Water Works Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Water Works Co (AWK), the current Days Inventory is 20.92 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 (AWK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Water Works Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $136.86 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $155.70.
GuruFocus considers American Water Works Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AWK:
Days Inventory: 20.92 (96% above median its 10-year median of 10.67)
GF Value™: $155.70 vs. price of $136.86 (12.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.1% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#198 of 450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AWK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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