H2O America (HTO) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research
H2O America 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 34/100.
Quick answer for HTO
H2O America currently has a Wall Street Score of 34/100. The stored market price is $62.66. Its financial score is 16/100. Its valuation score is 49/100. The latest WSS change is -1.5 points. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.
What H2O America does
H2O America, operating nationwide via its various subsidiaries, is a key provider of essential water utility and associated services. The company manages the entire water lifecycle, from procuring, storing, and purifying water to its distribution, wholesale, and retail sale, alongside offering wastewater management services. Its water supply is diverse, sourced from groundwater wells, surface water collected through watershed runoff and diversions, reclaimed water, and imported water acquired from the Santa Clara Valley Water District. Beyond its primary utility offerings, H2O America also delivers a suite of non-regulated services. These include the management and maintenance of water systems, various contracted services, leasing opportunities for antenna sites, and other water and sewer operational services. A notable offering is the "Linebacker protection plan," specifically tailored
HTO financial snapshot
- Wall Street Score:
- 34/100
- Current price:
- $62.66
- Market capitalization:
- $2.62B
- Revenue:
- $828.5M
- Net income:
- $107.0M
- Free cash flow:
- $-278.1M
- Cash:
- $104.1M
- Total debt:
- $1.89B
- EPS:
- 2.93
- P/E ratio:
- 21.4x
- Financial score:
- 16/100
- Valuation score:
- 49/100
- Revenue score:
- 23/100
What stands out
- Reported year-over-year revenue growth is +0.0%.
- Free cash flow is $-278.1M, showing cash burn in the current stored period.
- The balance sheet shows $104.1M of cash versus $1.89B of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.
- The latest Wall Street Score change is -1.5 points: HTO decreased 1.5 points because Debt declined by 13.6 points, Asset declined by 2.7 points, Capital declined by 3 points.
- The current research record carries a high debt stress warning, which should be reviewed alongside the score.
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 16/100. 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 2026-08-14.
How to research HTO
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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