AWK (American Water Works Co) Tariff Resilience Score: 8/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


AWK American Water Works Co Inc AWK
78 GF Score
Price $136.86
GF Value $155.70
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is American Water Works Co Tariff Resilience Score?

American Water Works Co AWK +3.85% 78 Tariff Resilience Score is 8 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates AWK with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $155.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 543 Utilities - Regulated companies, American Water Works Co ranks better than 95.95% on this metric.

American Water Works Co has the Tariff Resilience Score of 8, which implies that the company might have Highly Resilient.

American Water Works Co has AWK operates mainly within the U.S. with minimal international supply chain exposure. The water utility industry is less affected by tariffs, and the company has strong local market focus, making it resilient to trade tariffs.

Tariff Resilience Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more.

The company's exposure to international trade tariffs based on these criteria:

1. Global supply chain dependencies
2. Manufacturing locations versus sales markets
3. Import/export balance and percentage of revenue
4. Historical impact from previous tariff changes
5. Available mitigation strategies (alternative suppliers, pricing power)
6. Industry-specific tariff exemptions or vulnerabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes American Water Works Co might have Highly Resilient.

American Water Works Co  (NYSE:AWK) Tariff Resilience Score Explanation

The Tariff Resilience Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the most resilient. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 3 categories:

Tariff Resilience Score Resilience Level
7 - 10Highly Resilient
4 - 6Average Resilient
0 - 3Highly Vulnerable

American Water Works Co Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

AWK vs WTRG, AWR, CWT: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where American Water Works Co's Tariff Resilience Score falls into.


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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 8 mean?
American Water Works Co (AWK) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 8 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, American Water Works Co ranks #22 out of 543 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is American Water Works Co's Tariff Resilience Score too high?
American Water Works Co's current Tariff Resilience Score is 8. Based on the distribution chart, American Water Works Co ranks #22 out of 543 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 Tariff Resilience Score compare to WTRG and AWR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, American Water Works Co ranks #22 out of 543 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This places American Water Works Co in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tariff Resilience Score for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Tariff Resilience Score 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 Tariff Resilience Score mean?
A high Tariff Resilience Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. American Water Works Co's current Tariff Resilience Score is 8. 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 $155.70, compared to a current price of $136.86 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Tariff Resilience Score is 8. 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 Tariff Resilience Score calculated?
Tariff Resilience Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Water Works Co (AWK), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 8 as of Jul. 05, 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 $136.86 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $155.70. GuruFocus considers American Water Works Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for AWK:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 8
  • GF Value™: $155.70 vs. price of $136.86 (12.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 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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