H2O AmericaHTO +0.10%72 EV-to-EBITDA is 13.63 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 13.19. GuruFocus rates HTO with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 466 Utilities - Regulated companies, H2O America ranks worse than 76.39% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, H2O America's enterprise value is $4,293.1 Mil.
H2O America's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $315.1 Mil. Therefore, H2O America's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 13.63.
The historical rank and industry rank for H2O America's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
HTO'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.16 Med: 13.19 Max: 26.84
Current: 13.63
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of H2O America was 26.84. The lowest was 8.16. And the median was 13.19.
HTO's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 76.39% of 466
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 9.855
vs HTO: 13.63
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).
H2O America (NAS:HTO) 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.
H2O America's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
H2O America's share price for today is $61.47.
H2O America'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 $2.920.
* 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).
The historical data trend for H2O America's EV-to-EBITDA 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-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.
H2O America EV-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, H2O America's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H2O America's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
H2O America's current Enterprise Value is $4,293.1 Mil.
H2O America'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 $315.1 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.
H2O America (HTO) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 13.63 as of Jul. 11, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on H2O America. This is near median its historical median of 13.19. Over the past decade, H2O America's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.16 to 26.84. According to the industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #356 out of 466 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 76.4%.
Is H2O America's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
H2O America's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.63 is near median its 10-year median of 13.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.16 to a high of 26.84. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.86. H2O America's value of 13.63 is 38.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H2O America ranks #356 out of 466 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, H2O America has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H2O America's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CWT and AWR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #356 out of 466 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places H2O America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.86. H2O America's value of 13.63 is 38.3% above this benchmark. Historically, H2O America's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.16 to 26.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.19 vs. the industry median of 9.86, 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-EBITDA for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Regulated companies is 9.86, based on 466 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. H2O America's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.63 is 38.3% 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 H2O America. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H2O America's current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.63, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.19. 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 $61.47 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.63, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.19 and 38.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 9.86. H2O America's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For H2O America (HTO), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.63 as of Jul. 11, 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 $61.47 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $57.40.
GuruFocus considers H2O America to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HTO:
EV-to-EBITDA: 13.63 (near median its 10-year median of 13.19)
GF Value™: $57.40 vs. price of $61.47 (7.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#356 of 466)
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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