American States Water Company
AWRUtilitiesNASDAQUtilities - Regulated Water
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Daily timeframePart of the utilities sector, American States Water Company (AWR) is listed under Utilities - Regulated Water. Valued at $3.39B, AWR is a mid-cap name in its sector. It operates through three segments: Water, Electric, and Contracted Services.
Market Cap
$3.39B
Beta
0.55
P/E (TTM)
23.41
P/E (Fwd)
22.48
EPS (TTM)
$3.65
EPS (Fwd)
$3.80
ROE
13.7%
ROA
5.3%
Cash
$21.7M
Total Debt
$917.5M
Free CF
-$25.5M
52W Change
12.3%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where AWR stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, AWR finished 0.69% above its 150-day moving average ($81.06) and 3.46% above its 200-day moving average ($78.89). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is AWR overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, AWR's RSI(14) was 48.3, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, AWR has $21.7M in cash with $917.5M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow is running at -$25.5M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. ROE of 13.7% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 5.3% 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.
With a beta below 0.7, American States Water Company typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence American States Water Company's trajectory.