H2O AmericaHTO -0.71%77 EV-to-EBIT is 22.51 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 21.92. GuruFocus rates HTO with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 462 Utilities - Regulated companies, H2O America ranks worse than 81.82% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
H2O America's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,175.9 Mil.
H2O America's 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 $190.5 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.
H2O America EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
H2O America EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for H2O America's EV-to-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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, H2O America'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.
H2O America EV-to-EBIT vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, H2O America's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H2O America's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
H2O America's current Enterprise Value is $4,287.2 Mil.
H2O America's 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 $190.5 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.
H2O America (HTO) has a EV-to-EBIT of 22.51 as of Jul. 09, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on H2O America and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.92. Over the past decade, H2O America's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 11.43 to 55.61. According to the industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #378 out of 462 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 81.8%.
Is H2O America's EV-to-EBIT too high?
H2O America's current EV-to-EBIT of 22.51 is near median its 10-year median of 21.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.43 to a high of 55.61. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.78. H2O America's value of 22.51 is 63.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H2O America ranks #378 out of 462 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, H2O America has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H2O America's EV-to-EBIT compare to CWT and AWR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #378 out of 462 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places H2O America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.78. H2O America's value of 22.51 is 63.4% above this benchmark. Historically, H2O America's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 11.43 to 55.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.92 vs. the industry median of 13.78, 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Utilities - Regulated companies is 13.78, based on 462 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. H2O America's current EV-to-EBIT of 22.51 is 63.4% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on H2O America and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H2O America's current EV-to-EBIT is 22.51, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.92. 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 $61.33 — trading 6.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 22.51, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.92 and 63.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 13.78. H2O America's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For H2O America (HTO), the current EV-to-EBIT is 22.51 as of Jul. 09, 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 $61.33 is trading 6.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $57.40.
GuruFocus considers H2O America to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HTO:
EV-to-EBIT: 22.51 (near median its 10-year median of 21.92)
GF Value™: $57.40 vs. price of $61.33 (6.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#378 of 462)
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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