HTO (H2O America) FCF Yield %: -11.54 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


HTO H2O America HTO
73 GF Score
Price $59.16
GF Value $57.40
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is H2O America FCF Yield %?

H2O America HTO +2.83% 73 FCF Yield % is -11.54 as of Jun. 25, 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 507 Utilities - Regulated companies, H2O America ranks worse than 85.4% on this metric.

FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, H2O America's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is $-285.7 Mil, and Market Cap is $2,475.3 Mil. Therefore, H2O America's FCF Yield % for today is -11.54%.

The historical rank and industry rank for H2O America's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

HTO' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.11   Med: -4.88   Max: -1.32
Current: -11.54


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of H2O America was -1.32%. The lowest was -16.11%. And the median was -4.88%.

HTO's FCF Yield % is ranked worse than
85.4% of 507 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.6 vs HTO: -11.54

H2O America's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -26.86%.


H2O America FCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


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H2O America FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for H2O America's FCF Yield % 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.

H2O America FCF Yield % Chart

H2O America Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.60 -3.12 -4.77 -11.18 -15.72

H2O America Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -8.90 -15.77 -17.71 -19.68 -8.02

HTO vs CWT, AWR, MSEX: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, H2O America's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, H2O America's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where H2O America's FCF Yield % falls into.


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H2O America FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

H2O America's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=-278.099 / 1769.42082
=-15.72%

H2O America's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-49.226 * 4 / 2454.7528
=-8.02%

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Yield % →
What does a FCF Yield % of -11.54 mean?
H2O America (HTO) has a FCF Yield % of -11.54 as of Jun. 25, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on H2O America and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #433 out of 507 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 85.4%.
Is H2O America's FCF Yield % too high?
H2O America's current FCF Yield % is -11.54. Based on the distribution chart, H2O America ranks #433 out of 507 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 Yield % compare to CWT and AWR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #433 out of 507 companies for FCF Yield %. This places H2O America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.60. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median FCF Yield % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.60, based on 507 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % 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 Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on H2O America and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H2O America's current FCF Yield % is -11.54. 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 Yield % is -11.54. 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 Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For H2O America (HTO), the current FCF Yield % is -11.54 as of Jun. 25, 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 Yield %: -11.54
  • GF Value™: $57.40 vs. price of $59.16 (3.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 9 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges 76W:Germany
Address 110 West Taylor Street, San Jose, CA, USA, 95110
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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