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American Water Works(AWK)
USD --+0.00%
Reward49Moderate
Risk53Moderate
📊75%Data
Strong 22% profit margin · 2.5% dividend yield
AWK
+0.0 · +0.00%
USD · NYSE
American Water Works | Utilities
Profitless Growth
Market Cap:25.77Bn
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Reward Rating
49
Moderate
Bottom 50% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
53
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: $139.45.

What is American Water Works?

, through its subsidiaries, provides water and wastewater services in the United States.

AWK · Verdict

Moderate reward · elevated risk

AWK stands out on growth and volatility, but watch the valuation signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

AWK · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 2

  • Growth65/100

    Rev +10.7% CAGR · earnings +10.7%

  • Volatility65/100

    Above average

Watchouts 2

  • Valuation0/100

    P/E 21.9× · PEG 2.39

  • Balance sheet19/100

    Interest covered 3.1×

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is American Water Works?

, through its subsidiaries, provides water and wastewater services in the United States. It offers water and wastewater services on military installations; and undertakes contracts with municipal customers, primarily to operate and manage water and wastewater facilities, as well as offers other related services. The company is listed on the NYSE in USA, operating in the Utilities sector, with a market capitalisation of 25.77B, and a P/E ratio of 23.4x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
💰 Profitability
Adequate profitability with some margin variability in recent periods.
⚠️ Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
💸 Valuation
Premium valuation reflects strong growth expectations already priced in.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (49)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with growth and profitability offering the most support. Risk indicators are elevated — volatility and macro sensitivity warrant consideration.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorUtilities
Market Cap25.77B
P/E Ratio23.3989
Dividend Yield2.45%
52 Week High146.8154
52 Week Low120.4583
Last AnnualDecember
IPO Date4/23/2008
IncorporatedUSA
Shares Outstanding195M
No. of Employees7,000
IndustryUtilities - Regulated Water
ExchangeNYSE
Beta0.734
CurrencyUSD
Websitewww.amwater.com
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