American Water Works CoBSP:A1WK34 +3.40%77 OCF Margin % is 25.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 39.55. GuruFocus rates BSP:A1WK34 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of R$201.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, American Water Works Co ranks better than 83.57% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Water Works Co's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:A1WK34'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.22 Med: 39.55 Max: 44.26
Current: 39.06
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of American Water Works Co was 44.26%. The lowest was 29.22%. And the median was 39.55%.
BSP:A1WK34's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 83.57% of 499
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 18.61
vs BSP:A1WK34: 39.06
American Water Works Co OCF Margin % Related Terms
American Water Works Co OCF Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
BSP:A1WK34 vs WTRG, AWR, CWT: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, American Water Works 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 Water Works Co OCF Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, American Water Works Co's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Water Works 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 Water Works Co (BSP:A1WK34) has a OCF Margin % of 25.27% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on American Water Works Co and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 39.55. Over the past decade, American Water Works Co's OCF Margin % has ranged from 29.22 to 44.26. According to the industry distribution chart, American Water Works Co ranks #82 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 16.4%.
Is American Water Works Co's OCF Margin % too high?
American Water Works Co's current OCF Margin % of 25.27% is 36% below median its 10-year median of 39.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.22 to a high of 44.26. The Utilities - Regulated industry median OCF Margin % is 18.61. American Water Works Co's value of 25.27% is 35.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Water Works Co ranks #82 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, American Water Works Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Water Works Co's OCF Margin % compare to WTRG and AWR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, American Water Works Co ranks #82 out of 499 companies for OCF Margin %. This places American Water Works Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 18.61. American Water Works Co's value of 25.27% is 35.8% above this benchmark. Historically, American Water Works Co's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 29.22 to 44.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.55 vs. the industry median of 18.61, American Water Works 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 Water Works Co's current OCF Margin % of 25.27% is 35.8% 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 Water Works 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 Water Works Co's current OCF Margin % is 25.27%, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 39.55. 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 (BSP:A1WK34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$201.13, compared to a current price of R$167.68 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 25.27%, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 39.55 and 35.8% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 18.61. American Water Works Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Water Works Co (BSP:A1WK34), the current OCF Margin % is 25.27% 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 (BSP:A1WK34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Water Works Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$167.68 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$201.13.
GuruFocus considers American Water Works Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:A1WK34:
OCF Margin %: 25.27% (36% below median its 10-year median of 39.55)
GF Value™: R$201.13 vs. price of R$167.68 (16.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.8% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#82 of 499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:A1WK34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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