* 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.
FRA:FDK vs CWT, HTO, MSEX: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, American States Water 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 States Water Co FCF Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, American States Water Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American States Water 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 States Water Co (FRA:FDK) has a FCF Margin % of 13.35% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on American States Water Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American States Water Co ranks #200 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 40.1%.
Is American States Water Co's FCF Margin % too high?
American States Water Co's current FCF Margin % is 13.35%. The Utilities - Regulated industry median FCF Margin % is 2.36. American States Water Co's value of 13.35% is 465.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American States Water Co ranks #200 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, American States Water Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American States Water Co's FCF Margin % compare to CWT and HTO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, American States Water Co ranks #200 out of 499 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts American States Water Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.36. American States Water Co's value of 13.35% is 465.7% above this benchmark. 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 2.36, based on 499 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. American States Water Co's current FCF Margin % of 13.35% is 465.7% 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 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 States Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American States Water Co's current FCF Margin % is 13.35%. 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 (FRA:FDK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €74.16, compared to a current price of €69.05 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 13.35% and 465.7% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 2.36. American States Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 States Water Co (FRA:FDK), the current FCF Margin % is 13.35% 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 States Water Co (FRA:FDK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American States Water Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €69.05 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €74.16.
GuruFocus considers American States Water Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FDK:
FCF Margin %: 13.35%
GF Value™: €74.16 vs. price of €69.05 (6.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 465.7% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#200 of 499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FDK 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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