American States Water Company
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Daily timeframeAmerican States Water Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of water and electric services to residential, commercial, industrial, and other customers in the United States. At a $3.03B market cap, American States Water Company ranks as a mid-cap company within utilities. It operates through three segments: Water, Electric, and Contracted Services.
Market Cap
$3.03B
Beta
0.59
P/E (TTM)
22.53
P/E (Fwd)
20.26
EPS (TTM)
$3.43
EPS (Fwd)
$3.81
ROE
13.2%
ROA
5.0%
Cash
$22.2M
Total Debt
$930.6M
Free CF
-$20.6M
52W Change
0.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, AWR has $22.2M in cash with $930.6M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow is running at -$20.6M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. ROE of 13.2% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 5.0% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has grown from $491.5M (2022) to $658.1M (2025), reflecting a 34% increase over the period.
AWR's low beta indicates it tends to be less volatile than the broader market, which may suit investors seeking more stable price behavior. American States Water Company carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing AWR.