American States Water CoFRA:FDK +2.45%73 EBITDA Margin % is 38.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 36.67. GuruFocus rates FRA:FDK with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €74.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, American States Water Co ranks better than 74.35% on this metric.
American States Water Co (FRA:FDK) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
American States Water Co EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
American States Water Co EBITDA Margin % 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.
FRA:FDK vs CWT, HTO, MSEX: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, American States Water Co's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, American States Water Co's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American States Water Co's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* 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 (FRA:FDK) has a EBITDA Margin % of 38.37% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on American States Water Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 36.67. Over the past decade, American States Water Co's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 33.42 to 42.39. According to the industry distribution chart, American States Water Co ranks #128 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 25.7%.
Is American States Water Co's EBITDA Margin % too high?
American States Water Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 38.37% is near median its 10-year median of 36.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.42 to a high of 42.39. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EBITDA Margin % is 23.94. American States Water Co's value of 38.37% is 60.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American States Water Co ranks #128 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 EBITDA Margin % compare to CWT and HTO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, American States Water Co ranks #128 out of 499 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts American States Water Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 23.94. American States Water Co's value of 38.37% is 60.3% above this benchmark. Historically, American States Water Co's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 33.42 to 42.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.67 vs. the industry median of 23.94, American States Water Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 23.94, based on 499 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American States Water Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 38.37% is 60.3% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on American States Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 23.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American States Water Co's current EBITDA Margin % is 38.37%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 36.67. 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 (FRA:FDK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €74.16, compared to a current price of €69.05 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 38.37%, which is near median its 10-year median of 36.67 and 60.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 23.94. 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 EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American States Water Co (FRA:FDK), the current EBITDA Margin % is 38.37% 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 (FRA:FDK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American States Water Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €69.05 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €74.16.
GuruFocus considers American States Water Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FDK:
EBITDA Margin %: 38.37% (near median its 10-year median of 36.67)
GF Value™: €74.16 vs. price of €69.05 (6.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#128 of 499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FDK 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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