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American States Water CoAWR +0.83%79 Shiller PE Ratio is 29.11 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 38.40. GuruFocus rates AWR with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $85.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 399 Utilities - Regulated companies, American States Water Co ranks worse than 81.7% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for American States Water Co's Shiller PE Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
AWR'
s Shiller PE Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.99 Med: 38.4 Max: 57.47
Current: 29.15
During the past years, American States Water Co's highest Shiller PE Ratio was 57.47. The lowest was 24.99. And the median was 38.40.
AWR's Shiller PE Ratio is ranked worse than 81.7% of 399
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 16.75
vs AWR: 29.15
E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.
American States Water Co's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.094. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our E10, which is $2.99 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
Shiller PE for Stocks: The True Measure of Stock Valuation
American States Water Co (NYSE:AWR) Shiller PE Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PE Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Shiller PE Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of profit margins during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Shiller PE Ratio should give similar results to regular PE Ratio.
Compared with the PS Ratio, the Shiller PE Ratio makes the comparison between different industries more meaningful.
Be Aware
Shiller PE Ratio assumes that over the long term, businesses and profitability revert to their means. If a company's business model does not work in the future compared with the past, Shiller PE Ratio and PS Ratio will give false valuations.
American States Water Co Shiller PE Ratio Related Terms
American States Water Co Shiller PE 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.
AWR vs CWT, HTO, MSEX: Shiller PE Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, American States Water Co's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE 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 Shiller PE Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, American States Water Co's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American States Water Co's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.
American States Water Co Shiller PE Ratio Calculation
For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.
* 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.
Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our E10.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
American States Water Co (AWR) has a Shiller PE Ratio of 29.11 as of Sep. 16, 2026. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on American States Water Co and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 38.40. Over the past decade, American States Water Co's Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 24.99 to 57.47. According to the industry distribution chart, American States Water Co ranks #326 out of 399 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 81.7%.
Is American States Water Co's Shiller PE Ratio too high?
American States Water Co's current Shiller PE Ratio of 29.11 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 38.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.99 to a high of 57.47. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 16.75. American States Water Co's value of 29.11 is 73.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American States Water Co ranks #326 out of 399 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, American States Water Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American States Water Co's Shiller PE Ratio compare to CWT and HTO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, American States Water Co ranks #326 out of 399 companies for Shiller PE Ratio. This places American States Water Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 16.75. American States Water Co's value of 29.11 is 73.8% above this benchmark. Historically, American States Water Co's own Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 24.99 to 57.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.40 vs. the industry median of 16.75, 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 Shiller PE Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Shiller PE Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 16.75, based on 399 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Shiller PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Shiller PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American States Water Co's current Shiller PE Ratio of 29.11 is 73.8% 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 Shiller PE Ratio mean?
A high Shiller PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on American States Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Shiller PE Ratio is 16.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American States Water Co's current Shiller PE Ratio is 29.11, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 38.40. 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 $85.55, compared to a current price of $87.17 — trading 1.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Shiller PE Ratio is 29.11, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 38.40 and 73.8% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 16.75. American States Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shiller PE Ratio calculated?
Shiller PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American States Water Co (AWR), the current Shiller PE Ratio is 29.11 as of Sep. 16, 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of $87.17 is trading 1.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $85.55.
GuruFocus considers American States Water Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AWR:
Shiller PE Ratio: 29.11 (24% below median its 10-year median of 38.40)
GF Value™: $85.55 vs. price of $87.17 (1.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.8% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#326 of 399)
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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