American Water Works CoSTU:AWC +1.93%84 Quick Ratio is 0.34 as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 0.47. GuruFocus rates STU:AWC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €136.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 510 Utilities - Regulated companies, American Water Works Co ranks worse than 95.29% on this metric.
American Water Works Co has a quick ratio of 0.34. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Water Works Co's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:AWC'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 0.47 Max: 1.07
Current: 0.34
During the past 13 years, American Water Works Co's highest Quick Ratio was 1.07. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.47.
STU:AWC's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 95.29% of 510
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.005
vs STU:AWC: 0.34
American Water Works Co (STU:AWC) 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 Water Works Co Quick Ratio Related Terms
American Water Works 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 Water Works 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 Water Works Co Quick Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, American Water Works Co's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Water Works 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 Water Works 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 Water Works Co (STU:AWC) has a Quick Ratio of 0.34 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on American Water Works Co and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 0.47. Over the past decade, American Water Works Co's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 1.07. According to the industry distribution chart, American Water Works Co ranks #486 out of 510 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 95.3%.
Is American Water Works Co's Quick Ratio too high?
American Water Works Co's current Quick Ratio of 0.34 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 0.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 1.07. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Quick Ratio is 1.01. American Water Works Co's value of 0.34 is 66.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Water Works Co ranks #486 out of 510 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, American Water Works Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Water Works Co's Quick Ratio compare to WTRG and AWR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, American Water Works Co ranks #486 out of 510 companies for Quick Ratio. This places American Water Works Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.01. American Water Works Co's value of 0.34 is 66.2% below this benchmark. Historically, American Water Works Co's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 1.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.47 vs. the industry median of 1.01, American Water Works Co has consistently been below 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 510 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 Water Works Co's current Quick Ratio of 0.34 is 66.2% below 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 Water Works 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 Water Works Co's current Quick Ratio is 0.34, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 0.47. 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 (STU:AWC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €136.14, compared to a current price of €116.15 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.34, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 0.47 and 66.2% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.01. American Water Works Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Water Works Co (STU:AWC), the current Quick Ratio is 0.34 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 Water Works Co (STU:AWC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Water Works Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €116.15 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €136.14.
GuruFocus considers American Water Works Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:AWC:
Quick Ratio: 0.34 (28% below median its 10-year median of 0.47)
GF Value™: €136.14 vs. price of €116.15 (14.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66.2% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#486 of 510)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:AWC 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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