American States Water CoAWR +1.06%73 OCF Margin % is 42.34% as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 24.84. GuruFocus rates AWR with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $84.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, American States Water Co ranks better than 82.36% on this metric.
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For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, American States Water Co's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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.
American States Water Co OCF Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, American States Water Co's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American States Water Co's OCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 States Water Co (AWR) has a OCF Margin % of 42.34% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on American States Water Co and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 24.84. Over the past decade, American States Water Co's OCF Margin % has ranged from 11.36 to 34.91. According to the industry distribution chart, American States Water Co ranks #88 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 17.6%.
Is American States Water Co's OCF Margin % too high?
American States Water Co's current OCF Margin % of 42.34% is 70% above median its 10-year median of 24.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.36 to a high of 34.91. The Utilities - Regulated industry median OCF Margin % is 18.61. American States Water Co's value of 42.34% is 127.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American States Water Co ranks #88 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, American States Water Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American States Water Co's OCF Margin % compare to CWT and HTO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, American States Water Co ranks #88 out of 499 companies for OCF Margin %. This places American States Water Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 18.61. American States Water Co's value of 42.34% is 127.5% above this benchmark. Historically, American States Water Co's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 11.36 to 34.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.84 vs. the industry median of 18.61, American States Water Co has consistently been above 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 OCF Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median OCF Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 18.61, based on 499 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American States Water Co's current OCF Margin % of 42.34% is 127.5% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on American States Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median OCF Margin % is 18.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American States Water Co's current OCF Margin % is 42.34%, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 24.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American States Water Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American States Water Co (AWR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $84.88, compared to a current price of $79.87 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 42.34%, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 24.84 and 127.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 18.61. American States Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American States Water Co (AWR), the current OCF Margin % is 42.34% 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 States Water Co (AWR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American States Water Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $79.87 is trading 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $84.88.
GuruFocus considers American States Water Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AWR:
OCF Margin %: 42.34% (70% above median its 10-year median of 24.84)
GF Value™: $84.88 vs. price of $79.87 (5.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 127.5% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#88 of 499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AWR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American States Water Co is a water and utilities holding company based in California. The segments of the firm include water, electric, and contracted services. Within these segments, American States Water conducts water and electric operations through Golden State Water Company and Bear Valley Electric Service, Inc while contracted services through American States Utility Services and its subsidiaries. Golden State Water conducts its operations across various counties in California and is regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission. American States Utility Services has contracted with the U.S. government to provide water services to various military installations. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from water services to commercial and residential customers.
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