American States Water CoAWR +2.34%78 Days Inventory is 37.37 as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 27.17. GuruFocus rates AWR with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $84.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 452 Utilities - Regulated companies, American States Water Co ranks worse than 64.82% on this metric.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
American States Water Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.44.
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 States Water Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.10.
American States Water Co (NYSE:AWR) 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 States Water 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 States Water 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 States Water Co Days Inventory Related Terms
American States Water 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 States Water 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 States Water Co Days Inventory vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, American States Water Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American States Water 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 States Water Co (AWR) has a Days Inventory of 37.37 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on American States Water Co and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 27.17. Over the past decade, American States Water Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 16.04 to 41.62. According to the industry distribution chart, American States Water Co ranks #293 out of 452 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 64.8%.
Is American States Water Co's Days Inventory too high?
American States Water Co's current Days Inventory of 37.37 is 38% above median its 10-year median of 27.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.04 to a high of 41.62. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Inventory is 22.56. American States Water Co's value of 37.37 is 65.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American States Water Co ranks #293 out of 452 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, American States Water Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American States Water Co's Days Inventory compare to CWT and HTO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, American States Water Co ranks #293 out of 452 companies for Days Inventory. This places American States Water Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 22.56. American States Water Co's value of 37.37 is 65.6% above this benchmark. Historically, American States Water Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 16.04 to 41.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.17 vs. the industry median of 22.56, American States Water Co 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 Days Inventory for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Inventory among Utilities - Regulated companies is 22.56, based on 452 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 States Water Co's current Days Inventory of 37.37 is 65.6% 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 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 States Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Inventory is 22.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American States Water Co's current Days Inventory is 37.37, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 27.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American States Water Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American States Water Co (AWR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $84.89, compared to a current price of $82.57 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 37.37, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 27.17 and 65.6% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 22.56. American States Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 States Water Co (AWR), the current Days Inventory is 37.37 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 States Water Co (AWR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American States Water Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $82.57 is trading 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $84.89.
GuruFocus considers American States Water Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AWR:
Days Inventory: 37.37 (38% above median its 10-year median of 27.17)
GF Value™: $84.89 vs. price of $82.57 (2.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.6% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#293 of 452)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AWR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American States Water Co is a water and utilities holding company based in California. The segments of the firm include water, electric, and contracted services. Within these segments, American States Water conducts water and electric operations through Golden State Water Company and Bear Valley Electric Service, Inc while contracted services through American States Utility Services and its subsidiaries. Golden State Water conducts its operations across various counties in California and is regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission. American States Utility Services has contracted with the U.S. government to provide water services to various military installations. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from water services to commercial and residential customers.
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