American States Water Company (AWR) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research

American States Water Company 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 45/100.

Quick answer for AWR

American States Water Company currently has a Wall Street Score of 45/100. The stored market price is $86.48. Its financial score is 38/100. Its valuation score is 49/100. The latest WSS change is +0.2 points. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.

What American States Water Company does

American States Water Company (AWR) is an enterprise that, through its various subsidiary entities, delivers fundamental water and electricity services to a broad spectrum of clients, encompassing residential, commercial, and industrial consumers across the United States. Its operations are structured into three main divisions: Water, Electric, and Contracted Services. The company's core business involves the acquisition, production, distribution, and sale of water, alongside the distribution of electrical power. As of December 31, 2021, AWR supplied water services to a substantial 262,770 customers spread across ten counties within California. Additionally, it provided electricity to 24,656 customers residing in the mountainous regions of San Bernardino County, California. Beyond these utility services, the company also specializes in water and wastewater management, offering comprehens

AWR financial snapshot

Wall Street Score:
45/100
Current price:
$86.48
Market capitalization:
$3.39B
Revenue:
$697.5M
Net income:
$143.1M
Free cash flow:
$-7.1M
Cash:
$21.7M
Total debt:
$798.5M
EPS:
3.66
P/E ratio:
23.6x
Financial score:
38/100
Valuation score:
49/100
Revenue score:
24/100

What stands out

  • Reported year-over-year revenue growth is +0.1%.
  • Free cash flow is $-7.1M, showing cash burn in the current stored period.
  • The balance sheet shows $21.7M of cash versus $798.5M of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.
  • The latest Wall Street Score change is +0.2 points: AWR increased 0.2 points because overall fundamentals improved.

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 38/100. 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 AWR

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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Data may change as company filings and market prices update. Educational research only; not a buy or sell recommendation.