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American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) EV/EBITDA Ratio: 14.34x

Is American Water Works Company, Inc.’s EV/EBITDA ratio high or low?

American Water Works Company, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA ratio of 14.34x is 18% below its 5-year average of 17.51x, near the low end of its 5-year range (13.50x–23.67x).

As of Monday, June 15, 2026. 2.60% below its 12-month average of 14.72x.

AWK EV/EBITDA Ratio Chart

AWK EV/EBITDA Ratio
14.34x-7.36% 1Y
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AWK Average EV/EBITDA Ratio Chart

AWK Current vs Average EV/EBITDA Ratio Chart

AWK EV/EBITDA Ratio Metrics

EV/EBITDA RATIO

14.34x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG TTM

14.72x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 3Y

15.70x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 5Y

17.51x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 10Y

16.77x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 15Y

14.61x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 20Y

14.45x

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-2.60%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-8.65%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-18.11%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-14.47%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-1.85%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-0.75%

AWK Competitors' EV/EBITDA Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPEV/EBITDA RATIOTTM3Y5Y
American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)$24.67B14.34x14.72x15.70x17.51x
CMS Energy Corporation (CMS)vs ›$22.73B12.67x12.25x12.08x12.26x
FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)vs ›$27.20B12.32x11.71x11.96x11.71x
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)vs ›$28.06B13.66x13.61x12.38x11.99x
Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)vs ›$28.37B14.73x15.34x14.34x14.81x
Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT)vs ›$18.88B14.94x14.49x13.71x13.85x
Talen Energy Corporation (TLN)vs ›$16.47B28.32x29.25x14.19x14.19x
WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC)vs ›$36.95B14.36x13.89x13.35x13.81x
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED)vs ›$39.71B9.50x9.88x10.05x10.86x
Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (PEG)vs ›$39.72B11.56x14.05x13.19x41.36x

EV/EBITDA vs. its own history

At 14.3, EV/EBITDA is in its normal range, sitting higher than 51% of its 18-year history.

18-year low

8.9

median

14.1

18-year high

2893.0

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American Water Works Company, Inc. EV/EBITDA Ratio Formula & Definition

EV/EBITDA = Enterprise Value / EBITDA (TTM)

Enterprise value to EBITDA is a capital-structure-neutral valuation multiple, useful for comparing companies with different debt levels and tax rates.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

American Water Works Company, Inc. EV/EBITDA Ratio FAQ

What is the EV/EBITDA ratio for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)?
The EV/EBITDA ratio for AWK stock is 14.34x.
Is American Water Works Company, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA ratio high or low?
American Water Works Company, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA ratio of 14.34x is 18% below its 5-year average of 17.51x, near the low end of its 5-year range (13.50x–23.67x).
What is the TTM average EV/EBITDA ratio for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)?
The TTM average EV/EBITDA ratio for AWK stock is 14.72x.
What is the 3Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)?
The 3Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for AWK stock is 15.70x.
What is the 5Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)?
The 5Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for AWK stock is 17.51x.
What is the 10Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)?
The 10Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for AWK stock is 16.77x.
What is the 15Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)?
The 15Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for AWK stock is 14.61x.
What is the 20Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)?
The 20Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for AWK stock is 14.45x.

American Water Works Company, Inc. EV/EBITDA Ratio History

DATEEV/EBITDA RATIO
2026-06-1214.34x
2026-06-1114.21x
2026-06-1014.35x
2026-06-0914.29x
2026-06-0814.08x
2026-06-0514.22x
2026-06-0414.06x
2026-06-0314.17x
2026-06-0214.16x
2026-06-0113.98x
2026-05-2914.13x
2026-05-2814.07x
2026-05-2714.17x
2026-05-2614.17x
2026-05-2214.27x
2026-05-2114.17x
2026-05-2014.07x
2026-05-1914.19x
2026-05-1814.24x
2026-05-1514.20x
2026-05-1414.32x
2026-05-1314.42x
2026-05-1214.44x
2026-05-1114.32x
2026-05-0814.26x
2026-05-0714.34x
2026-05-0614.30x
2026-05-0514.33x
2026-05-0414.38x
2026-05-0114.42x
2026-04-3014.49x
2026-04-2914.74x
2026-04-2815.03x
2026-04-2714.98x
2026-04-2415.01x
2026-04-2315.19x
2026-04-2214.92x
2026-04-2114.98x
2026-04-2015.07x
2026-04-1714.95x
2026-04-1614.89x
2026-04-1514.86x
2026-04-1415.08x
2026-04-1315.15x
2026-04-1015.35x
2026-04-0915.49x
2026-04-0815.29x
2026-04-0715.22x
2026-04-0615.40x
2026-04-0215.41x
2026-04-0115.32x
2026-03-3115.27x
2026-03-3015.46x
2026-03-2715.32x
2026-03-2615.37x
2026-03-2515.16x
2026-03-2415.09x
2026-03-2315.24x
2026-03-2015.25x
2026-03-1915.34x
2026-03-1815.31x
2026-03-1715.42x
2026-03-1615.48x
2026-03-1315.52x
2026-03-1215.42x
2026-03-1115.14x
2026-03-1015.04x
2026-03-0915.38x
2026-03-0615.37x
2026-03-0515.16x
2026-03-0415.29x
2026-03-0315.25x
2026-03-0215.22x
2026-02-2715.26x
2026-02-2615.14x
2026-02-2515.14x
2026-02-2415.13x
2026-02-2315.04x
2026-02-2014.79x
2026-02-1914.93x
2026-02-1814.92x
2026-02-1714.21x
2026-02-1314.21x
2026-02-1213.86x
2026-02-1113.55x
2026-02-1013.64x
2026-02-0913.50x
2026-02-0613.59x
2026-02-0513.68x
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2026-02-0313.70x
2026-02-0213.74x
2026-01-3013.91x
2026-01-2913.90x
2026-01-2813.77x
2026-01-2714.01x
2026-01-2614.02x
2026-01-2313.95x
2026-01-2214.08x
2026-01-2114.04x
2026-01-2014.07x
2026-01-1614.20x
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2026-01-1213.99x
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2026-01-0713.79x
2026-01-0613.90x
2026-01-0513.80x
2026-01-0213.99x
2025-12-3114.01x
2025-12-3014.05x
2025-12-2914.04x
2025-12-2614.01x
2025-12-2414.06x
2025-12-2314.02x
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2025-12-1913.99x
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2025-12-1214.08x
2025-12-1113.98x
2025-12-1013.89x
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2025-11-2813.98x
2025-11-2613.96x
2025-11-2514.00x
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2025-11-2114.16x
2025-11-2013.85x
2025-11-1913.78x
2025-11-1813.97x
2025-11-1714.15x
2025-11-1414.08x
2025-11-1314.07x
2025-11-1213.96x
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2025-11-1013.90x
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2025-10-3113.87x
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2025-10-2714.91x
2025-10-2415.16x
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2025-10-2115.34x
2025-10-2015.42x
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2025-06-1015.48x
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About American Water Works Company, Inc.

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 its water and wastewater provisions to numerous military installations. It also enters into agreements with municipal bodies, predominantly for the management and operation of their water and wastewater facilities, in addition to offering a range of supplementary services. The company's infrastructure is substantial, comprising approximately 80 surface water treatment plants, 480 groundwater treatment plants, and 160 wastewater treatment plants. Its vast network also includes 52,500 miles of mains for transmission, distribution, and collection, alongside 1,100 groundwater wells, 1,700 pumping stations for water and wastewater, 1,300 treated water storage facilities, and 76 dams. Overall, the company delivers drinking water, wastewater management, and ancillary services to roughly 14 million individuals across 24 states. Established in 1886, American Water Works Company, Inc. maintains its headquarters in Camden, New Jersey.

Camden, NJ
6,700 employees
Utilities / Regulated Water
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Regulated Water
CEO
John C. Griffith