H2O AmericaHTO +2.83%73 FCF Margin % is -26.86% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HTO with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, H2O America ranks worse than 93.19% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. H2O America's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-49.2 Mil. H2O America's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $183.3 Mil. Therefore, H2O America's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -26.86%.
The historical rank and industry rank for H2O America's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HTO'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -35.01 Med: -14.62 Max: -9.13
Current: -35.01
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of H2O America was -9.13%. The lowest was -35.01%. And the median was -14.62%.
HTO's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 93.19% of 499
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 2.36
vs HTO: -35.01
H2O America FCF Margin % Related Terms
H2O America FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for H2O America's FCF Margin % 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 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.
H2O America FCF Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, H2O America's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H2O America'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.
H2O America (HTO) has a FCF Margin % of -26.86% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on H2O America and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #465 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 93.2%.
Is H2O America's FCF Margin % too high?
H2O America's current FCF Margin % is -26.86%. Based on the distribution chart, H2O America ranks #465 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, H2O America has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H2O America's FCF Margin % compare to CWT and AWR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #465 out of 499 companies for FCF Margin %. This places H2O America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.36. 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. 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 H2O America 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. H2O America's current FCF Margin % is -26.86%. 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 $59.16 — trading 3.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -26.86%. H2O America's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 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 H2O America (HTO), the current FCF Margin % is -26.86% 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 H2O America (HTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H2O America stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $59.16 is trading 3.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $57.40.
GuruFocus considers H2O America to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HTO:
FCF Margin %: -26.86%
GF Value™: $57.40 vs. price of $59.16 (3.1% above fair value)
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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