Company Analysis American Water Works
1. Summary
Advantages
- The stock's return over the last year (-4.58%) is higher than the sector average (-38.67%).
- Current debt level 41.68% is below 100% and has decreased over 5 years from 42.06%.
Disadvantages
- Price (129.77 $) is higher than fair price (74.29 $)
- Dividends (2.28%) are below the sector average (2.92%).
- The company's current efficiency (ROE=10.44%) is lower than the sector average (ROE=12.16%)
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2. Share price and performance
2.1. Share price
2.3. Market efficiency
| American Water Works | Utilities | Index | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | 0.2% | 0% | 0.3% |
| 90 days | -9.8% | -48.5% | 3.6% |
| 1 year | -4.6% | -38.7% | 14.1% |
AWK vs Sector: American Water Works has outperformed the "Utilities" sector by 34.09% over the past year.
AWK vs Market: American Water Works has significantly underperformed the market by -18.71% over the past year.
Stable price: AWK is not significantly more volatile than the rest of the market on "New York Stock Exchange" over the last 3 months, with typical variations of +/- 5% per week.
Long period: AWK with weekly volatility of -0.0881% over the past year.
3. Summary of the report
5. Fundamental Analysis
5.1. Stock price and price forecast
Above fair price: The current price (129.77 $) is higher than the fair price (74.29 $).
Price is higher than fair: The current price (129.77 $) is 42.8% higher than the fair price.
5.2. P/E
P/E vs Sector: The company's P/E (23.05) is lower than that of the sector as a whole (24.2).
P/E vs Market: The company's P/E (23.05) is lower than that of the market as a whole (56.03).
5.2.1 P/E Similar companies
5.3. P/BV
P/BV vs Sector: The company's P/BV (2.13) is lower than that of the sector as a whole (2.46).
P/BV vs Market: The company's P/BV (2.13) is lower than that of the market as a whole (17.56).
5.3.1 P/BV Similar companies
5.5. P/S
P/S vs Sector: The company's P/S indicator (5.17) is higher than that of the sector as a whole (2.65).
P/S vs Market: The company's P/S indicator (5.17) is lower than that of the market as a whole (27.86).
5.5.1 P/S Similar companies
5.5. EV/Ebitda
EV/Ebitda vs Sector: The company's EV/Ebitda (14.32) is higher than that of the sector as a whole (12.71).
EV/Ebitda vs Market: The company's EV/Ebitda (14.32) is lower than that of the market as a whole (32.46).
6. Profitability
6.1. Profitability and revenue
6.2. Earnings per share - EPS
6.3. Past profitability Net Income
Yield Trend: Rising and has grown by 9.65% over the last 5 years.
Earnings Slowdown: The last year's return (0%) is below the 5-year average return (9.65%).
Profitability vs Sector: The return for the last year (0%) exceeds the return for the sector (-8.8%).
6.4. ROE
ROE vs Sector: The company's ROE (10.44%) is lower than that of the sector as a whole (12.16%).
ROE vs Market: The company's ROE (10.44%) is lower than that of the market as a whole (38.94%).
6.6. ROA
ROA vs Sector: The company's ROA (3.28%) is lower than that of the sector as a whole (3.31%).
ROA vs Market: The company's ROA (3.28%) is lower than that of the market as a whole (11.33%).
6.6. ROIC
ROIC vs Sector: The company's ROIC (8.89%) is higher than that of the sector as a whole (6.86%).
ROIC vs Market: The company's ROIC (8.89%) is lower than that of the market as a whole (10.1%).
8. Dividends
8.1. Dividend yield vs Market
Low yield: The dividend yield of the company 2.28% is below the average for the sector '2.92%.
8.2. Stability and increase in payments
Dividend stability: The company's dividend yield 2.28% has been steadily paid over the past 7 years, DSI=1.
Dividend growth: Company's dividend yield 2.28% has been growing over the last 5 years. Growth over 11 years.
8.3. Payout percentage
Dividend Coverage: Current payments from income (55.66%) are at a comfortable level.
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