H2O AmericaHTO -0.32%72 PEG Ratio is 5.14 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 122% above its 10-year median of 2.32. GuruFocus rates HTO with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 299 Utilities - Regulated companies, H2O America ranks worse than 80.6% on this metric.
PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The growth rate we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate. As of today, H2O America's PE Ratio without NRI is 20.06. H2O America's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 3.90%. Therefore, H2O America's PEG Ratio for today is 5.14.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for H2O America's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HTO'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.46 Med: 2.32 Max: 67.71
Current: 5.14
During the past 13 years, H2O America's highest PEG Ratio was 67.71. The lowest was 1.46. And the median was 2.32.
HTO's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 80.6% of 299
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.74
vs HTO: 5.14
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
H2O America (NAS:HTO) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
H2O America PEG Ratio Related Terms
H2O America PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for H2O America's PEG Ratio 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, H2O America's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, H2O America's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H2O America's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
H2O America (HTO) has a PEG Ratio of 5.14 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on H2O America and its competitors. This is 122% above median its historical median of 2.32. Over the past decade, H2O America's PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.46 to 67.71. According to the industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #241 out of 299 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 80.6%.
Is H2O America's PEG Ratio too high?
H2O America's current PEG Ratio of 5.14 is 122% above median its 10-year median of 2.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.46 to a high of 67.71. The Utilities - Regulated industry median PEG Ratio is 1.74. H2O America's value of 5.14 is 195.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H2O America ranks #241 out of 299 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, H2O America has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H2O America's PEG Ratio compare to CWT and AWR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #241 out of 299 companies for PEG Ratio. This places H2O America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.74. H2O America's value of 5.14 is 195.4% above this benchmark. Historically, H2O America's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.46 to 67.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.32 vs. the industry median of 1.74, H2O America 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 PEG Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median PEG Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.74, based on 299 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. H2O America's current PEG Ratio of 5.14 is 195.4% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on H2O America and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H2O America's current PEG Ratio is 5.14, which is 122% above median its own 10-year median of 2.32. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $57.40, compared to a current price of $58.97 — trading 2.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 5.14, which is 122% above median its 10-year median of 2.32 and 195.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.74. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For H2O America (HTO), the current PEG Ratio is 5.14 as of Jun. 25, 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 $58.97 is trading 2.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $57.40.
GuruFocus considers H2O America to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HTO:
PEG Ratio: 5.14 (122% above median its 10-year median of 2.32)
GF Value™: $57.40 vs. price of $58.97 (2.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 195.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#241 of 299)
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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