The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. American Water Works Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,207 Mil. American Water Works Co's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $391 Mil.
Hence, American Water Works Co's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.09.
American Water Works Co (NYSE:AWK) Receivables Turnover Explanation
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
American Water Works Co Receivables Turnover Related Terms
American Water Works Co Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for American Water Works Co's Receivables Turnover 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.
American Water Works Co Receivables Turnover Chart
AWK vs WTRG, AWR, CWT: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, American Water Works Co's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, American Water Works Co's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Water Works Co's Receivables Turnover 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.
American Water Works Co (AWK) has a Receivables Turnover of 3.09 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on American Water Works Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American Water Works Co ranks #77 out of 495 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 15.6%.
Is American Water Works Co's Receivables Turnover too high?
American Water Works Co's current Receivables Turnover is 3.09. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.76. American Water Works Co's value of 3.09 is 54.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Water Works Co ranks #77 out of 495 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, American Water Works Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Water Works Co's Receivables Turnover compare to WTRG and AWR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, American Water Works Co ranks #77 out of 495 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places American Water Works Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.76. American Water Works Co's value of 3.09 is 54.3% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Utilities - Regulated companies is 6.76, based on 495 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Water Works Co's current Receivables Turnover of 3.09 is 54.3% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on American Water Works Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 6.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Water Works Co's current Receivables Turnover is 3.09. 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 $155.59, compared to a current price of $130.69 — trading 16% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 3.09 and 54.3% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 6.76. American Water Works Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Water Works Co (AWK), the current Receivables Turnover is 3.09 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 (AWK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Water Works Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $130.69 is trading 16% below its estimated GF Value™ of $155.59.
GuruFocus considers American Water Works Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AWK:
Receivables Turnover: 3.09
GF Value™: $155.59 vs. price of $130.69 (16% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.3% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#77 of 495)
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 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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