American States Water CoAWR +1.06%73 Quick Ratio is 1.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 0.92. 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 508 Utilities - Regulated companies, American States Water Co ranks better than 58.07% on this metric.
American States Water Co has a quick ratio of 1.13. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for American States Water Co's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
AWR'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.34 Med: 0.92 Max: 1.46
Current: 1.13
During the past 13 years, American States Water Co's highest Quick Ratio was 1.46. The lowest was 0.34. And the median was 0.92.
AWR's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 58.07% of 508
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.005
vs AWR: 1.13
American States Water Co (NYSE:AWR) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
American States Water Co Quick Ratio Related Terms
American States Water Co Quick Ratio 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, American States Water Co's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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.
American States Water Co Quick Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, American States Water Co's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American States Water Co's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
American States Water Co's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Quick Ratio of 1.13 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on American States Water Co and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 0.92. Over the past decade, American States Water Co's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.34 to 1.46. According to the industry distribution chart, American States Water Co ranks #213 out of 508 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 41.9%.
Is American States Water Co's Quick Ratio too high?
American States Water Co's current Quick Ratio of 1.13 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 0.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 1.46. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Quick Ratio is 1.01. American States Water Co's value of 1.13 is 12.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American States Water Co ranks #213 out of 508 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Quick Ratio compare to CWT and HTO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, American States Water Co ranks #213 out of 508 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts American States Water Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.01. American States Water Co's value of 1.13 is 12.4% above this benchmark. Historically, American States Water Co's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.34 to 1.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.92 vs. the industry median of 1.01, 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 Quick Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Quick Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.01, based on 508 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American States Water Co's current Quick Ratio of 1.13 is 12.4% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on American States Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American States Water Co's current Quick Ratio is 1.13, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 0.92. 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 Quick Ratio is 1.13, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 0.92 and 12.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.01. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American States Water Co (AWR), the current Quick Ratio is 1.13 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:
Quick Ratio: 1.13 (23% above median its 10-year median of 0.92)
GF Value™: $84.88 vs. price of $79.87 (5.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#213 of 508)
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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