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American States Water CoAWR -0.87%85 EV-to-EBITDA is 15.84 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 17.57. GuruFocus rates AWR with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $85.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 468 Utilities - Regulated companies, American States Water Co ranks worse than 82.91% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, American States Water Co's enterprise value is $4,295.0 Mil.
American States Water Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $271.1 Mil. Therefore, American States Water Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 15.84.
The historical rank and industry rank for American States Water Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
AWR'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.38 Med: 17.57 Max: 25.51
Current: 15.84
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of American States Water Co was 25.51. The lowest was 11.38. And the median was 17.57.
AWR's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 82.91% of 468
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 9.945
vs AWR: 15.84
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
American States Water Co (NYSE:AWR) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
American States Water Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
American States Water Co's share price for today is $86.41.
American States Water Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $3.430.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
* 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, American States Water Co's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, American States Water Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American States Water Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
American States Water Co's current Enterprise Value is $4,295.0 Mil.
American States Water Co's EBITDA 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 $271.1 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.
American States Water Co (AWR) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 15.84 as of Jul. 24, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on American States Water Co. This is 10% below median its historical median of 17.57. Over the past decade, American States Water Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 11.38 to 25.51. According to the industry distribution chart, American States Water Co ranks #388 out of 468 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 82.9%.
Is American States Water Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
American States Water Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.84 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 17.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.38 to a high of 25.51. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.95. American States Water Co's value of 15.84 is 59.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American States Water Co ranks #388 out of 468 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, American States Water Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American States Water Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CWT and HTO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, American States Water Co ranks #388 out of 468 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places American States Water Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.95. American States Water Co's value of 15.84 is 59.3% above this benchmark. Historically, American States Water Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 11.38 to 25.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.57 vs. the industry median of 9.95, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Regulated companies is 9.95, based on 468 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American States Water Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.84 is 59.3% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on American States Water Co. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American States Water Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.84, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 17.57. 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 $85.47, compared to a current price of $86.41 — trading 1.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.84, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 17.57 and 59.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 9.95. American States Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American States Water Co (AWR), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.84 as of Jul. 24, 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of $86.41 is trading 1.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $85.47.
GuruFocus considers American States Water Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AWR:
EV-to-EBITDA: 15.84 (10% below median its 10-year median of 17.57)
GF Value™: $85.47 vs. price of $86.41 (1.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#388 of 468)
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 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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