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During the past 12 months, American States Water Co's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 11.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -7.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 0.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 10.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, American States Water Co's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 42.10% per year. The lowest was -13.70% per year. And the median was 8.60% per year.
American States Water Co (NYSE:AWR) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
American States Water Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
American States Water Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for American States Water Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 States Water Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
AWR vs CWT, HTO, MSEX: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, American States Water Co's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 States Water Co PE Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, American States Water Co's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American States Water Co's PE Ratio falls into.
American States Water Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
American States Water Co's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.65
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $3.65 mean?
American States Water Co (AWR) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $3.65 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on American States Water Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American States Water Co ranks #313 out of 415 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 75.4%.
Is American States Water Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
American States Water Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $3.65. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 5.10. American States Water Co's value of $3.65 is 28.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American States Water Co ranks #313 out of 415 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, American States Water Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American States Water Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to CWT and HTO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, American States Water Co ranks #313 out of 415 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places American States Water Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 5.10. American States Water Co's value of $3.65 is 28.4% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Utilities - Regulated companies is 5.10, based on 415 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American States Water Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $3.65 is 28.4% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on American States Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 5.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American States Water Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $3.65. 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 $85.98, compared to a current price of $87.54 — trading 1.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $3.65 and 28.4% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 5.10. American States Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American States Water Co (AWR), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $3.65 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 States Water Co (AWR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American States Water Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $87.54 is trading 1.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $85.98.
GuruFocus considers American States Water Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AWR:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $3.65
GF Value™: $85.98 vs. price of $87.54 (1.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.4% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#313 of 415)
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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