H2O AmericaHTO +2.83%73 EBITDA Margin % is 40.92% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 38.57. GuruFocus rates HTO with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, H2O America ranks better than 71.94% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. H2O America's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $75.0 Mil. H2O America's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $183.3 Mil. Therefore, H2O America's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 40.92%.
H2O America (NAS:HTO) 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.
H2O America EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
H2O America EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for H2O America's EBITDA Margin % 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, H2O America'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.
H2O America EBITDA Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, H2O America's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H2O America'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.
H2O America (HTO) has a EBITDA Margin % of 40.92% 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 H2O America and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 38.57. Over the past decade, H2O America's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 31.48 to 45.48. According to the industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #140 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 28.1%.
Is H2O America's EBITDA Margin % too high?
H2O America's current EBITDA Margin % of 40.92% is near median its 10-year median of 38.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.48 to a high of 45.48. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EBITDA Margin % is 23.94. H2O America's value of 40.92% is 70.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H2O America ranks #140 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, H2O America has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H2O America's EBITDA Margin % compare to CWT and AWR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #140 out of 499 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts H2O America in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 23.94. H2O America's value of 40.92% is 70.9% above this benchmark. Historically, H2O America's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 31.48 to 45.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.57 vs. the industry median of 23.94, H2O America 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. H2O America's current EBITDA Margin % of 40.92% is 70.9% 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 H2O America 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. H2O America's current EBITDA Margin % is 40.92%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 38.57. 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 $59.16 — trading 3.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 40.92%, which is near median its 10-year median of 38.57 and 70.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 23.94. H2O America's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 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 H2O America (HTO), the current EBITDA Margin % is 40.92% 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 $59.16 is trading 3.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $57.40.
GuruFocus considers H2O America to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HTO:
EBITDA Margin %: 40.92% (near median its 10-year median of 38.57)
GF Value™: $57.40 vs. price of $59.16 (3.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 70.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#140 of 499)
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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