AWR (American States Water Co) EBIT: $221.1 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


AWR American States Water Co AWR
73 GF Score
Price $79.87
GF Value $84.88
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is American States Water Co EBIT?

American States Water Co AWR +1.06% 73 EBIT is $221.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates AWR with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $84.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

American States Water Co's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $51.9 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $221.1 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. American States Water Co's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.00%. American States Water Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.74%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. American States Water Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.47%.


American States Water Co  (NYSE:AWR) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

American States Water Co's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=205.484 * ( 1 - 24.79% )/( (2570.469 + 2579.743)/ 2 )
=154.5445164/2575.106
=6.00 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=2715.092 - 125.799 - ( 18.824 - max(0, 174.612 - 231.074+18.824))
=2570.469

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=2734.14 - 132.242 - ( 22.155 - max(0, 181.597 - 221.356+22.155))
=2579.743

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

American States Water Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=207.708/( ( (2361.076 + max(-62.667, 0)) + (2394.194 + max(-72.886, 0)) )/ 2 )
=207.708/( ( 2361.076 + 2394.194 )/ 2 )
=207.708/2377.635
=8.74 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(38.321 + 16.406 + 46.947) - (125.799 + 11.735 + 26.807)
=-62.667

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(39.741 + 16.647 + 41.849) - (132.242 + 11.618 + 27.263)
=-72.886

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

American States Water Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=221.113/4038.714
=5.47 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms


American States Water Co EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American States Water Co's EBIT 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 EBIT Chart

American States Water Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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American States Water Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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AWR vs CWT, HTO, MSEX: EBIT Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, American States Water Co's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, American States Water Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American States Water Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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American States Water Co EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT 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 $221.1 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT →
What does a EBIT of $221.1 Mil mean?
American States Water Co (AWR) has a EBIT of $221.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on American States Water Co.
Is American States Water Co's EBIT too high?
American States Water Co's current EBIT is $221.1 Mil. Overall, American States Water Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American States Water Co's EBIT compare to CWT and HTO?
American States Water Co's EBIT of $221.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good EBIT depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on American States Water Co. American States Water Co's current EBIT is $221.1 Mil. 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 $84.88, compared to a current price of $79.87 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $221.1 Mil. American States Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American States Water Co (AWR), the current EBIT is $221.1 Mil 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 $79.87 is trading 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $84.88. GuruFocus considers American States Water Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for AWR:

  • EBIT: $221.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: $84.88 vs. price of $79.87 (5.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges FDK:Germany
Address 630 E. Foothill Boulevard, San Dimas, CA, USA, 91773-1212
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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