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H2O America's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $108.5 Mil. H2O America's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $463.9 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. H2O America's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $108.5 Mil. H2O America's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $183.3 Mil. Therefore, H2O America's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 59.19%.
H2O America had a gross margin of 59.19% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of H2O America was 57.94%. The lowest was 52.94%. And the median was 56.44%.
H2O America (NAS:HTO) Gross Profit Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
H2O America had a gross margin of 59.19% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
H2O America Gross Profit Related Terms
H2O America Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for H2O America's Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, H2O America's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H2O America's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $463.9 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
H2O America (HTO) has a Gross Profit of $463.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on H2O America and its competitors.
Is H2O America's Gross Profit too high?
H2O America's current Gross Profit is $463.9 Mil. 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 Gross Profit compare to CWT and AWR?
H2O America's Gross Profit of $463.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on H2O America and its competitors. H2O America's current Gross Profit is $463.9 Mil. 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 $62.95 — trading 9.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $463.9 Mil. 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 Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For H2O America (HTO), the current Gross Profit is $463.9 Mil 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 $62.95 is trading 9.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $57.40.
GuruFocus considers H2O America to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HTO:
Gross Profit: $463.9 Mil
GF Value™: $57.40 vs. price of $62.95 (9.7% 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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