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H2O AmericaHTO +2.57%72 6-1 Month Momentum % is 5.87% as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates HTO with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 543 Utilities - Regulated companies, H2O America ranks better than 66.85% on this metric.
6-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 6-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-07-16), H2O America's 6-1 Month Momentum % is 5.87%.
The industry rank for H2O America's 6-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
HTO's 6-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 66.85% of 543
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.51
vs HTO: 5.87
H2O America (NAS:HTO) 6-1 Month Momentum % Explanation
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 6-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past six months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
H2O America 6-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
HTO vs CWT, AWR, MSEX: 6-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, H2O America's 6-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 6-1 Month Momentum % 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 6-1 Month Momentum % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, H2O America's 6-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H2O America's 6-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
H2O America (NAS:HTO) 6-1 Month Momentum % Calculation
6-1 Month Momentum % is calculated as following:
6-1 Month Momentum %
=
( Price 1-month ago
/
Price 6-month ago
- 1 )
*
100 %
* 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 (HTO) has a 6-1 Month Momentum % of 5.87% as of Jul. 16, 2026. 6-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 6-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on H2O America and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #180 out of 543 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 33.1%.
Is H2O America's 6-1 Month Momentum % too high?
H2O America's current 6-1 Month Momentum % is 5.87%. The Utilities - Regulated industry median 6-1 Month Momentum % is 0.51. H2O America's value of 5.87% is 1051% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H2O America ranks #180 out of 543 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, H2O America has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H2O America's 6-1 Month Momentum % compare to CWT and AWR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #180 out of 543 companies for 6-1 Month Momentum %. This puts H2O America in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 6-1 Month Momentum % is 0.51. H2O America's value of 5.87% is 1051% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 6-1 Month Momentum % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median 6-1 Month Momentum % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.51, based on 543 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 6-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 6-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. H2O America's current 6-1 Month Momentum % of 5.87% is 1051% 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 6-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 6-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 6-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 6-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on H2O America and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median 6-1 Month Momentum % is 0.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H2O America's current 6-1 Month Momentum % is 5.87%. 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 $57.40, compared to a current price of $64.26 — trading 12% above its estimated fair value. The current 6-1 Month Momentum % is 5.87% and 1051% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.51. 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 6-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
6-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For H2O America (HTO), the current 6-1 Month Momentum % is 5.87% as of Jul. 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 $64.26 is trading 12% above its estimated GF Value™ of $57.40.
GuruFocus considers H2O America to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HTO:
6-1 Month Momentum %: 5.87%
GF Value™: $57.40 vs. price of $64.26 (12% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1051% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#180 of 543)
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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