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H2O AmericaHTO +0.88%68 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $0.54 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 96% below its 10-year median of 12.72. GuruFocus rates HTO with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $53.99 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 377 Utilities - Regulated companies, H2O America ranks worse than 99.47% on this metric.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
As of today (2026-08-16), H2O America's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $0.54. The stock price of H2O America is $63.85. Therefore, H2O America's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of today is 118.2.
The historical rank and industry rank for H2O America's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
HTO'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.95 Med: 12.72 Max: 326.75
Current: 118.24
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of H2O America was 326.75. The lowest was 4.95. And the median was 12.72.
HTO's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked worse than 99.47% of 377
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.02
vs HTO: 118.24
H2O America (NAS:HTO) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Explanation
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
H2O America's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
63.85
/
0.53617479751812
=
119.08
* 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
H2O America Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for H2O America's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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.
HTO vs CWT, AWR, MSEX: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, H2O America's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF 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 Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, H2O America's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H2O America's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
H2O America Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Calculation
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $0.54 mean?
H2O America (HTO) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $0.54 as of Aug. 16, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on H2O America and its competitors. This is 96% below median its historical median of 12.72. Over the past decade, H2O America's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF has ranged from 4.95 to 326.75. According to the industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #375 out of 377 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 99.5%.
Is H2O America's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
H2O America's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $0.54 is 96% below median its 10-year median of 12.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.95 to a high of 326.75. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.02. H2O America's value of $0.54 is 47.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H2O America ranks #375 out of 377 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, H2O America has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H2O America's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to CWT and AWR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #375 out of 377 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places H2O America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.02. H2O America's value of $0.54 is 47.1% below this benchmark. Historically, H2O America's own Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF has ranged from 4.95 to 326.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.72 vs. the industry median of 1.02, H2O America has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.02, based on 377 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. H2O America's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $0.54 is 47.1% below 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on H2O America and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H2O America's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $0.54, which is 96% below median its own 10-year median of 12.72. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $53.99, compared to a current price of $63.85 — trading 18.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $0.54, which is 96% below median its 10-year median of 12.72 and 47.1% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.02. H2O America's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For H2O America (HTO), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $0.54 as of Aug. 16, 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 $63.85 is trading 18.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $53.99.
GuruFocus considers H2O America to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HTO:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $0.54 (96% below median its 10-year median of 12.72)
GF Value™: $53.99 vs. price of $63.85 (18.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.1% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#375 of 377)
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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