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H2O AmericaHTO +1.57%76 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.92 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HTO with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 418 Utilities - Regulated companies, H2O America ranks better than 63.4% on this metric.
H2O America's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.50.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.93.
H2O America's EPS without NRI for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.50.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.94.
During the past 12 months, H2O America's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -4.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 10.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 9.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 4.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, H2O America's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 94.60% per year. The lowest was -54.80% per year. And the median was 12.20% per year.
H2O America (NAS:HTO) 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.
H2O America Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
H2O America Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for H2O America'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.
HTO vs CWT, AWR, MSEX: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, H2O America'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.
H2O America PE Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, H2O America's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H2O America's PE Ratio falls into.
H2O America 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.
H2O America'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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.92
* 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 $2.92 mean?
H2O America (HTO) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.92 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on H2O America and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #153 out of 418 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 36.6%.
Is H2O America's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
H2O America's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.92. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 5.45. H2O America's value of $2.92 is 46.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H2O America ranks #153 out of 418 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, H2O America has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H2O America's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to CWT and AWR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #153 out of 418 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts H2O America in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 5.45. H2O America's value of $2.92 is 46.4% 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 5.45, based on 418 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. H2O America's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.92 is 46.4% 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 H2O America and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 5.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H2O America's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H2O America stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H2O America (HTO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $57.36, compared to a current price of $65.43 — trading 14.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.92 and 46.4% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 5.45. H2O America's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 9 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 H2O America (HTO), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.92 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 H2O America (HTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H2O America stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $65.43 is trading 14.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $57.36.
GuruFocus considers H2O America to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HTO:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $2.92
GF Value™: $57.36 vs. price of $65.43 (14.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.4% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#153 of 418)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
H2O America is a national investor-owned network of local water and wastewater utilities united by one purpose: delivering clean, high-quality water to the communities it calls home. Across approximately 407,000 water and wastewater service connections, the company invests in critical infrastructure to strengthen the water supply for generations to come. Its single reportable segment provides water utility and utility-related services to its customers.
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