EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, American Water Works Co's Enterprise Value is €37,133 Mil.
American Water Works Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1,197 Mil. Therefore, American Water Works Co's EV-to-FCF for today is -31.01.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Water Works Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:AWK'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -424.13 Med: -74.85 Max: -27.97
Current: -30.42
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of American Water Works Co was -27.97. The lowest was -424.13. And the median was -74.85.
WBO:AWK's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 299
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 18.42
vs WBO:AWK: -30.42
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 Water Works Co (WBO:AWK) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 Water Works Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
American Water Works Co's share price for today is €118.10.
American Water Works 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 €4.843.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
* 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 EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, American Water Works Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Water Works Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
American Water Works Co's current Enterprise Value is €37,133 Mil.
American Water Works Co's Free Cash Flow 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 €-1,197 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 Water Works Co (WBO:AWK) has a EV-to-FCF of -31.01 as of Jul. 05, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on American Water Works Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American Water Works Co ranks #999999 out of 299 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Is American Water Works Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
American Water Works Co's current EV-to-FCF is -31.01. Based on the distribution chart, American Water Works Co ranks #999999 out of 299 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, American Water Works Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Water Works Co's EV-to-FCF compare to WTRG and AWR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, American Water Works Co ranks #999999 out of 299 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places American Water Works Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.42. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Utilities - Regulated companies is 18.42, based on 299 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on American Water Works Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 18.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Water Works Co's current EV-to-FCF is -31.01. 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 (WBO:AWK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €134.36, compared to a current price of €118.10 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -31.01. American Water Works Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Water Works Co (WBO:AWK), the current EV-to-FCF is -31.01 as of Jul. 05, 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 (WBO:AWK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Water Works Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €118.10 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €134.36.
GuruFocus considers American Water Works Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:AWK:
EV-to-FCF: -31.01
GF Value™: €134.36 vs. price of €118.10 (12.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO: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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