AWR (American States Water Co) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.18% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is American States Water Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

American States Water Co AWR +0.48% 84 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.18% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates AWR with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $85.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. American States Water Co's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $48.4 Mil. American States Water Co's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $934.5 Mil. Therefore, American States Water Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.18%.


American States Water Co  (NYSE:AWR) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.


American States Water Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


American States Water Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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* 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

American States Water Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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American States Water Co Quarterly Data
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AWR vs CWT, HTO, MSEX: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, American States Water Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, American States Water Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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American States Water Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

American States Water Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -46.776/( (938.235+938.377)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -46.776/938.306
=4.99 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=811.776 + 126.459
=938.235

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=928.106 + 10.271
=938.377

American States Water Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -48.428/( (938.377+930.555)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -48.428/934.466
=5.18 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=928.106 + 10.271
=938.377

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=920.081 + 10.474
=930.555

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) interest expense data. Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.18% mean?
American States Water Co (AWR) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.18% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on American States Water Co and its competitors.
Is American States Water Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
American States Water Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.18%. Overall, American States Water Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American States Water Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to CWT and HTO?
American States Water Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.18% 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on American States Water Co and its competitors. American States Water Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.18%. 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 $85.49, compared to a current price of $83.58 — trading 2.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.18%. American States Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American States Water Co (AWR), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.18% 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 $83.58 is trading 2.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $85.49. GuruFocus considers American States Water Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for AWR:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.18%
  • GF Value™: $85.49 vs. price of $83.58 (2.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 4 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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