American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research
American Water Works Company, Inc. is in the Utilities sector and Regulated Water industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 36/100.
Quick answer for AWK
American Water Works Company, Inc. currently has a Wall Street Score of 36/100. The stored market price is $137.69. Its financial score is 19/100. Its valuation score is 49/100. The latest WSS change is -0.7 points. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.
What American Water Works Company, Inc. does
American Water Works Company, Inc. operates across the United States, delivering essential water and wastewater solutions via its various subsidiary companies. Its operations extend to around 1,700 communities situated across 14 states, catering to an active customer base of roughly 3.4 million. The firm caters to a broad spectrum of clients. These include individual households, commercial enterprises (such as food and beverage suppliers, property developers, and energy companies), and both public and private fire service customers. Industrial clients, like large-scale manufacturers, mining, and production facilities, also utilize its services. Furthermore, American Water Works supports public authorities, encompassing government facilities, schools, and universities, alongside other utility providers and community water and wastewater infrastructure. Beyond these, the company extends it
AWK financial snapshot
- Wall Street Score:
- 36/100
- Current price:
- $137.69
- Market capitalization:
- $27.36B
- Revenue:
- $5.28B
- Net income:
- $1.13B
- Free cash flow:
- $-1.07B
- Cash:
- $191.0M
- Total debt:
- $16.06B
- EPS:
- 5.78
- P/E ratio:
- 23.8x
- Financial score:
- 19/100
- Valuation score:
- 49/100
- Revenue score:
- 25/100
What stands out
- Reported year-over-year revenue growth is +0.0%.
- Free cash flow is $-1.07B, showing cash burn in the current stored period.
- The balance sheet shows $191.0M of cash versus $16.06B of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.
- The latest Wall Street Score change is -0.7 points: AWK decreased 0.7 points because Valuation declined by 3 points.
What the numbers mean
Its current valuation score is 49/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as weak within the model's valuation framework.
The financial score is 19/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.
A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.
Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-09-09.
How to research AWK
Start by understanding how the company makes money. Then compare revenue and earnings trends, cash generation, debt, liquidity and valuation. Review the company's latest filings and earnings reports before acting on any score or model estimate.
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