H2O AmericaHTO 72 Forward PE Ratio is 22.06 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates HTO with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 277 Utilities - Regulated companies, H2O America ranks worse than 85.92% on this metric.
H2O America's Forward PE Ratio for today is 22.06.
H2O America (NAS:HTO) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
H2O America Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
H2O America Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for H2O America's Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
H2O America Annual Data
Trend
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
30.96
29.07
29.85
32.79
23.81
16.78
15.86
H2O America Quarterly Data
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
28.41
30.03
30.96
24.10
26.53
24.94
29.07
26.25
32.26
26.67
29.85
27.62
25.97
22.52
32.79
30.86
28.33
21.93
23.81
20.66
19.80
19.46
16.78
18.21
17.61
15.34
15.86
20.36
HTO vs CWT, AWR, MSEX: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, H2O America's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, H2O America's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H2O America's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
H2O America (HTO) has a Forward PE Ratio of 22.06 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on H2O America and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #238 out of 277 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 85.9%.
Is H2O America's Forward PE Ratio too high?
H2O America's current Forward PE Ratio is 22.06. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.55. H2O America's value of 22.06 is 51.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H2O America ranks #238 out of 277 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, H2O America has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H2O America's Forward PE Ratio compare to CWT and AWR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #238 out of 277 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places H2O America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.55. H2O America's value of 22.06 is 51.6% 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 Forward PE Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.55, based on 277 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. H2O America's current Forward PE Ratio of 22.06 is 51.6% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on H2O America and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H2O America's current Forward PE Ratio is 22.06. 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 $60.78 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 22.06 and 51.6% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.55. H2O America's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For H2O America (HTO), the current Forward PE Ratio is 22.06 as of Jul. 02, 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 $60.78 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $57.40.
GuruFocus considers H2O America to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HTO:
Forward PE Ratio: 22.06
GF Value™: $57.40 vs. price of $60.78 (5.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.6% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#238 of 277)
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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