AWK (American Water Works Co) Growth Rank: 9 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — Near Median

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AWK American Water Works Co Inc AWK
76 GF Score
Price $134.92
GF Value $154.05
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is American Water Works Co Growth Rank?

American Water Works Co AWK -0.84% 76 Growth Rank is 9 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates AWK with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $154.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

American Water Works Co has the Growth Rank of 9.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

American Water Works Co Growth Rank Related Terms

AWK vs WTRG, AWR, CWT: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, American Water Works Co's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, American Water Works Co's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American Water Works Co's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 9 mean?
American Water Works Co (AWK) has a Growth Rank of 9 as of Aug. 12, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on American Water Works Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, American Water Works Co's Growth Rank has ranged from 8.00 to 10.00.
Is American Water Works Co's Growth Rank too high?
American Water Works Co's current Growth Rank of 9 is near median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, American Water Works Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Water Works Co's Growth Rank compare to WTRG and AWR?
American Water Works Co's Growth Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. Historically, American Water Works Co's own Growth Rank has ranged from 8.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Growth Rank for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Growth Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on American Water Works Co and its competitors. American Water Works Co's current Growth Rank is 9, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.00. 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 (AWK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $154.05, compared to a current price of $134.92 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 9, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.00. American Water Works Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Water Works Co (AWK), the current Growth Rank is 9 as of Aug. 12, 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 (AWK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Water Works Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $134.92 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $154.05. GuruFocus considers American Water Works Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for AWK:

  • Growth Rank: 9 (near median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: $154.05 vs. price of $134.92 (12.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the AWK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

American Water Works Co Business Description

Address 1 Water Street, Camden, NJ, USA, 08102-1658
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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