AWK (American Water Works Co) Interest Expense: $-634 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


AWK American Water Works Co Inc AWK
78 GF Score
Price $136.86
GF Value $155.70
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is American Water Works Co Interest Expense?

American Water Works Co AWK +3.85% 78 Interest Expense is $-634 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates AWK with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $155.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. American Water Works Co's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -163 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-634 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. American Water Works Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 391 Mil. American Water Works Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -163 Mil. American Water Works Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.40. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

American Water Works Co  (NYSE:AWK) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

American Water Works Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-163 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $391 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $12,838 Mil.

American Water Works Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*391/-163
=2.40

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

American Water Works Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Water Works Co's Interest Expense 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.

American Water Works Co Interest Expense Chart

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American Water Works Co Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 $-634 Mil.

* 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 Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of $-634 Mil mean?
American Water Works Co (AWK) has a Interest Expense of $-634 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on American Water Works Co and its competitors.
Is American Water Works Co's Interest Expense too high?
American Water Works Co's current Interest Expense is $-634 Mil. Overall, American Water Works Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Water Works Co's Interest Expense compare to WTRG and AWR?
American Water Works Co's Interest Expense of $-634 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 Interest Expense for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on American Water Works Co and its competitors. American Water Works Co's current Interest Expense is $-634 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Water Works Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Water Works Co (AWK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $155.70, compared to a current price of $136.86 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-634 Mil. American Water Works Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Water Works Co (AWK), the current Interest Expense is $-634 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 American Water Works Co (AWK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Water Works Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $136.86 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $155.70. GuruFocus considers American Water Works Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for AWK:

  • Interest Expense: $-634 Mil
  • GF Value™: $155.70 vs. price of $136.86 (12.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the AWK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

American Water Works Co Business Description

Address 1 Water Street, Camden, NJ, USA, 08102-1658
American Water Works is the largest investor-owned US water and wastewater utility, serving nearly 4 million customers in 14 states. It provides water and wastewater services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers and operates predominantly in regulated markets. The company's nonregulated business is water services for military bases, which operates under long-term contracts with regulated-like returns. The proposed Essential Utilities acquisition would add regulated water and wastewater utilities in Ohio, North Carolina, and Texas while increasing its presence in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia.
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