American States Water CoAWR +0.34%83 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.67 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 2.70. GuruFocus rates AWR with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $85.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 431 Utilities - Regulated companies, American States Water Co ranks worse than 61.02% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for American States Water Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
AWR'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.8 Med: 2.7 Max: 4.15
Current: 3.67
During the past 13 years, American States Water Co's highest Yield on Cost was 4.15. The lowest was 1.80. And the median was 2.70.
AWR's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 61.02% of 431
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 4.18
vs AWR: 3.67
American States Water Co (NYSE:AWR) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
American States Water Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
AWR vs CWT, HTO, MSEX: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, American States Water Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, American States Water Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American States Water Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
American States Water Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
American States Water Co (AWR) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.67 as of Jul. 09, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on American States Water Co and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 2.70. Over the past decade, American States Water Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.80 to 4.15. According to the industry distribution chart, American States Water Co ranks #263 out of 431 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 61%.
Is American States Water Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
American States Water Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.67 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 2.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.80 to a high of 4.15. The Utilities - Regulated industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.18. American States Water Co's value of 3.67 is 12.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American States Water Co ranks #263 out of 431 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, American States Water Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American States Water Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CWT and HTO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, American States Water Co ranks #263 out of 431 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places American States Water Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.18. American States Water Co's value of 3.67 is 12.2% below this benchmark. Historically, American States Water Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.80 to 4.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.70 vs. the industry median of 4.18, American States Water 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 4.18, based on 431 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American States Water Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.67 is 12.2% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on American States Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American States Water Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.67, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 2.70. 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 $85.50, compared to a current price of $83.86 — trading 1.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.67, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 2.70 and 12.2% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 4.18. American States Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American States Water Co (AWR), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.67 as of Jul. 09, 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of $83.86 is trading 1.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $85.50.
GuruFocus considers American States Water Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AWR:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.67 (36% above median its 10-year median of 2.70)
GF Value™: $85.50 vs. price of $83.86 (1.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.2% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#263 of 431)
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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