* 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, American Water Works Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Water Works Co's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 FCF Margin % of -32.64% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on American Water Works Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American Water Works Co ranks #455 out of 498 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 91.4%.
Is American Water Works Co's FCF Margin % too high?
American Water Works Co's current FCF Margin % is -32.64%. Based on the distribution chart, American Water Works Co ranks #455 out of 498 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 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Water Works Co's FCF Margin % compare to WTRG and AWR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, American Water Works Co ranks #455 out of 498 companies for FCF Margin %. This places American Water Works Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.43. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median FCF Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 2.43, based on 498 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on American Water Works Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Water Works Co's current FCF Margin % is -32.64%. 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 $155.70, compared to a current price of $136.86 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -32.64%. American Water Works Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Water Works Co (AWK), the current FCF Margin % is -32.64% as of Mar. 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 $136.86 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $155.70.
GuruFocus considers American Water Works Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AWK:
FCF Margin %: -32.64%
GF Value™: $155.70 vs. price of $136.86 (12.1% below fair value)
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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