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American Water Works CoAWK -1.36%76 Equity-to-Asset is 0.32 as of Jun. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 0.28. GuruFocus rates AWK with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $154.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 506 Utilities - Regulated companies, American Water Works Co ranks worse than 60.47% on this metric.
American Water Works Co (NYSE:AWK) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
American Water Works Co Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
American Water Works Co Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
* 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 Water Works Co's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Water Works Co Equity-to-Asset vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, American Water Works Co's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Water Works Co's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
American Water Works Co Equity-to-Asset Calculation
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
American Water Works Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Water Works Co (AWK) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.32 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on American Water Works Co and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 0.28. Over the past decade, American Water Works Co's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.26 to 0.34. According to the industry distribution chart, American Water Works Co ranks #306 out of 506 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 60.5%.
Is American Water Works Co's Equity-to-Asset too high?
American Water Works Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.32 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 0.34. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.36. American Water Works Co's value of 0.32 is 11.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Water Works Co ranks #306 out of 506 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, American Water Works Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Water Works Co's Equity-to-Asset compare to WTRG and AWR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, American Water Works Co ranks #306 out of 506 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places American Water Works Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.36. American Water Works Co's value of 0.32 is 11.1% below this benchmark. Historically, American Water Works Co's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.26 to 0.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.28 vs. the industry median of 0.36, American Water Works Co has consistently been below 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 Equity-to-Asset for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.36, based on 506 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Water Works Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.32 is 11.1% below 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on American Water Works Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Water Works Co's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.32, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 0.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Water Works Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Water Works Co (AWK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $154.00, compared to a current price of $134.35 — trading 12.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.32, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.28 and 11.1% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.36. American Water Works Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Water Works Co (AWK), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.32 as of Jun. 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 Water Works Co (AWK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Water Works Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $134.35 is trading 12.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $154.00.
GuruFocus considers American Water Works Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AWK:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.32 (14% above median its 10-year median of 0.28)
GF Value™: $154.00 vs. price of $134.35 (12.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.1% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#306 of 506)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AWK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Water Works is the largest investor-owned US water and wastewater utility, serving nearly 4 million customers in 14 states. It provides water and wastewater services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers and operates predominantly in regulated markets. The company's nonregulated business is water services for military bases, which operates under long-term contracts with regulated-like returns. The proposed Essential Utilities acquisition would add regulated water and wastewater utilities in Ohio, North Carolina, and Texas while increasing its presence in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia.
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