American Water Works Co's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.16.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.49.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of American Water Works Co was 7.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 11.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 8.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for American Water Works Co's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
AWK'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -726.7 Med: 5 Max: 513.6
Current: 11.3
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of American Water Works Co was 513.60% per year. The lowest was -726.70% per year. And the median was 5.00% per year.
AWK's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than 64.9% of 433
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 5.5
vs AWK: 11.30
American Water Works Co (NYSE:AWK) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
American Water Works Co EBIT per Share Related Terms
American Water Works Co EBIT per Share 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.
EBIT per Share 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 $10.49
* 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 EBIT per Share of $10.49 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on American Water Works Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American Water Works Co ranks #152 out of 433 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 35.1%.
Is American Water Works Co's EBIT per Share too high?
American Water Works Co's current EBIT per Share is $10.49. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EBIT per Share is 5.50. American Water Works Co's value of $10.49 is 90.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Water Works Co ranks #152 out of 433 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 EBIT per Share compare to WTRG and AWR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, American Water Works Co ranks #152 out of 433 companies for EBIT per Share. This puts American Water Works Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 5.50. American Water Works Co's value of $10.49 is 90.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EBIT per Share among Utilities - Regulated companies is 5.50, based on 433 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Water Works Co's current EBIT per Share of $10.49 is 90.7% 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on American Water Works Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EBIT per Share is 5.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Water Works Co's current EBIT per Share is $10.49. 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 EBIT per Share is $10.49 and 90.7% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 5.50. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Water Works Co (AWK), the current EBIT per Share is $10.49 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:
EBIT per Share: $10.49
GF Value™: $155.70 vs. price of $136.86 (12.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 90.7% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#152 of 433)
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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