H2O AmericaHTO +1.45%72 EBIT per Share is $5.28 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HTO with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 435 Utilities - Regulated companies, H2O America ranks better than 55.17% on this metric.
H2O America's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.07.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.28.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of H2O America was -7.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 7.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 6.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 1.60% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for H2O America's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
HTO'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -63 Med: 4.8 Max: 82.6
Current: 7.2
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of H2O America was 82.60% per year. The lowest was -63.00% per year. And the median was 4.80% per year.
HTO's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than 55.17% of 435
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 5.6
vs HTO: 7.20
H2O America's EBIT for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $41.2 Mil.
H2O America (NAS:HTO) 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.
H2O America EBIT per Share Related Terms
H2O America EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for H2O America's EBIT per Share 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.
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 $5.28
* 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.
H2O America (HTO) has a EBIT per Share of $5.28 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 H2O America and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #195 out of 435 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 44.8%.
Is H2O America's EBIT per Share too high?
H2O America's current EBIT per Share is $5.28. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EBIT per Share is 5.60. H2O America's value of $5.28 is 5.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H2O America ranks #195 out of 435 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, H2O America has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H2O America's EBIT per Share compare to CWT and AWR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #195 out of 435 companies for EBIT per Share. This puts H2O America in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 5.60. H2O America's value of $5.28 is 5.7% 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 EBIT per Share for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EBIT per Share among Utilities - Regulated companies is 5.60, based on 435 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. H2O America's current EBIT per Share of $5.28 is 5.7% 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 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 H2O America and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EBIT per Share is 5.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H2O America's current EBIT per Share is $5.28. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $57.40, compared to a current price of $60.66 — trading 5.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $5.28 and 5.7% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 5.60. H2O America's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 9 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 H2O America (HTO), the current EBIT per Share is $5.28 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 $60.66 is trading 5.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $57.40.
GuruFocus considers H2O America to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HTO:
EBIT per Share: $5.28
GF Value™: $57.40 vs. price of $60.66 (5.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.7% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#195 of 435)
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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