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American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) PB Ratio: 2.23

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

American Water Works Company, Inc.'s P/B ratio of 2.23 is 28% below its 5-year average of 3.08, near the low end of its 5-year range (2.14–5.13).

8.21% below its 12-month average of 2.43.

AWK PB Ratio Chart

AWK PB Ratio
2.23-14.89% 1Y
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AWK Average PB Ratio Chart

AWK Current vs Average PB Ratio Chart

AWK PB Ratio Metrics

PB RATIO

2.23

PB RATIO AVG TTM

2.43

PB RATIO AVG 3Y

2.54

PB RATIO AVG 5Y

3.08

PB RATIO AVG 10Y

3.16

PB RATIO AVG 15Y

2.68

PB RATIO AVG 20Y

2.36

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-8.21%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-12.09%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-27.64%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-29.42%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-16.73%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-5.69%

AWK Competitors' PB Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPPB RATIOTTM3Y5Y
American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)$24.67B2.232.432.543.08
CMS Energy Corporation (CMS)vs ›$22.73B2.342.492.442.59
FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)vs ›$27.20B2.162.092.002.20
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)vs ›$28.06B2.472.352.051.97
Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)vs ›$28.37B1.912.031.781.74
Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT)vs ›$18.88B2.552.412.182.26
Talen Energy Corporation (TLN)vs ›$16.47B15.9413.868.128.12
WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC)vs ›$36.95B2.632.662.472.56
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED)vs ›$39.71B1.531.551.541.54
Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (PEG)vs ›$39.72B2.302.432.362.31

P/B vs. its own history

At 2.23, P/B is in its normal range, sitting higher than 44% of its 18-year history.

18-year low

0.64

median

2.44

18-year high

5.13

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Book Value Analysis

P/B Ratio

2.23

Market Price / Book Value per Share

American Water Works Company, Inc. PB Ratio Formula & Definition

PB Ratio = Market Cap / Total Shareholders' Equity

The price-to-book ratio compares market capitalization to book value (shareholders' equity). Lower values can indicate a cheaper valuation relative to net assets.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

American Water Works Company, Inc. PB Ratio FAQ

What is the P/B ratio for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)?
The P/B ratio for AWK stock is 2.23.
Is American Water Works Company, Inc.'s P/B ratio high or low?
American Water Works Company, Inc.'s P/B ratio of 2.23 is 28% below its 5-year average of 3.08, near the low end of its 5-year range (2.14–5.13).
What is the TTM average P/B ratio for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)?
The TTM average P/B ratio for AWK stock is 2.43.
What is the 3Y average P/B ratio for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)?
The 3Y average P/B ratio for AWK stock is 2.54.
What is the 5Y average P/B ratio for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)?
The 5Y average P/B ratio for AWK stock is 3.08.
What is the 10Y average P/B ratio for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)?
The 10Y average P/B ratio for AWK stock is 3.16.
What is the 15Y average P/B ratio for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)?
The 15Y average P/B ratio for AWK stock is 2.68.
What is the 20Y average P/B ratio for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)?
The 20Y average P/B ratio for AWK stock is 2.36.

American Water Works Company, Inc. PB Ratio History

DATEPB RATIO
2026-06-122.23
2026-06-112.20
2026-06-102.23
2026-06-092.22
2026-06-082.16
2026-06-052.20
2026-06-042.16
2026-06-032.19
2026-06-022.19
2026-06-012.14
2026-05-292.18
2026-05-282.16
2026-05-272.19
2026-05-262.19
2026-05-222.21
2026-05-212.19
2026-05-202.16
2026-05-192.19
2026-05-182.21
2026-05-152.20
2026-05-142.23
2026-05-132.25
2026-05-122.26
2026-05-112.23
2026-05-082.21
2026-05-072.23
2026-05-062.22
2026-05-052.23
2026-05-042.24
2026-05-012.25
2026-04-302.27
2026-04-292.33
2026-04-282.39
2026-04-272.37
2026-04-242.38
2026-04-232.43
2026-04-222.36
2026-04-212.38
2026-04-202.40
2026-04-172.37
2026-04-162.35
2026-04-152.34
2026-04-142.40
2026-04-132.42
2026-04-102.47
2026-04-092.51
2026-04-082.45
2026-04-072.44
2026-04-062.48
2026-04-022.49
2026-04-012.46
2026-03-312.45
2026-03-302.50
2026-03-272.46
2026-03-262.47
2026-03-252.42
2026-03-242.40
2026-03-232.44
2026-03-202.44
2026-03-192.47
2026-03-182.46
2026-03-172.49
2026-03-162.50
2026-03-132.51
2026-03-122.49
2026-03-112.42
2026-03-102.39
2026-03-092.48
2026-03-062.47
2026-03-052.42
2026-03-042.45
2026-03-032.44
2026-03-022.44
2026-02-272.45
2026-02-262.42
2026-02-252.42
2026-02-242.41
2026-02-232.39
2026-02-202.33
2026-02-192.36
2026-02-182.36
2026-02-172.39
2026-02-132.39
2026-02-122.30
2026-02-112.21
2026-02-102.24
2026-02-092.20
2026-02-062.22
2026-02-052.25
2026-02-042.22
2026-02-032.25
2026-02-022.26
2026-01-302.31
2026-01-292.31
2026-01-282.27
2026-01-272.33
2026-01-262.34
2026-01-232.32
2026-01-222.35
2026-01-212.34
2026-01-202.35
2026-01-162.38
2026-01-152.38
2026-01-142.37
2026-01-132.35
2026-01-122.33
2026-01-092.29
2026-01-082.31
2026-01-072.28
2026-01-062.31
2026-01-052.28
2026-01-022.33
2025-12-312.33
2025-12-302.34
2025-12-292.34
2025-12-262.33
2025-12-242.35
2025-12-232.34
2025-12-222.35
2025-12-192.33
2025-12-182.38
2025-12-172.40
2025-12-162.37
2025-12-152.40
2025-12-122.35
2025-12-112.33
2025-12-102.30
2025-12-092.29
2025-12-082.30
2025-12-052.32
2025-12-042.31
2025-12-032.34
2025-12-022.34
2025-12-012.34
2025-11-282.33
2025-11-262.32
2025-11-252.33
2025-11-242.35
2025-11-212.37
2025-11-202.29
2025-11-192.27
2025-11-182.32
2025-11-172.37
2025-11-142.35
2025-11-132.35
2025-11-122.32
2025-11-112.32
2025-11-102.31
2025-11-072.34
2025-11-062.32
2025-11-052.34
2025-11-042.29
2025-11-032.25
2025-10-312.30
2025-10-302.27
2025-10-292.33
2025-10-282.46
2025-10-272.52
2025-10-242.58
2025-10-232.60
2025-10-222.62
2025-10-212.63
2025-10-202.65
2025-10-172.63
2025-10-162.61
2025-10-152.60
2025-10-142.58
2025-10-132.55
2025-10-102.61
2025-10-092.57
2025-10-082.57
2025-10-072.60
2025-10-062.54
2025-10-032.51
2025-10-022.48
2025-10-012.48
2025-09-302.54
2025-09-292.50
2025-09-262.49
2025-09-252.47
2025-09-242.49
2025-09-232.50
2025-09-222.47
2025-09-192.47
2025-09-182.47
2025-09-172.48
2025-09-162.49
2025-09-152.51
2025-09-122.54
2025-09-112.55
2025-09-102.53
2025-09-092.56
2025-09-082.56
2025-09-052.62
2025-09-042.58
2025-09-032.57
2025-09-022.58
2025-08-292.62
2025-08-282.61
2025-08-272.64
2025-08-262.63
2025-08-252.64
2025-08-222.67
2025-08-212.66
2025-08-202.66
2025-08-192.65
2025-08-182.60
2025-08-152.63
2025-08-142.62
2025-08-132.62
2025-08-122.59
2025-08-112.66
2025-08-082.65
2025-08-072.64
2025-08-062.59
2025-08-052.58
2025-08-042.68
2025-08-012.66
2025-07-312.56
2025-07-302.55
2025-07-292.61
2025-07-282.57
2025-07-252.60
2025-07-242.60
2025-07-232.63
2025-07-222.68
2025-07-212.64
2025-07-182.65
2025-07-172.63
2025-07-162.62
2025-07-152.61
2025-07-142.65
2025-07-112.63
2025-07-102.64
2025-07-092.62
2025-07-082.61
2025-07-072.59
2025-07-032.59
2025-07-022.60
2025-07-012.64
2025-06-302.58
2025-06-272.55
2025-06-262.56
2025-06-252.59
2025-06-242.63
2025-06-232.67
2025-06-202.61
2025-06-182.61
2025-06-172.61
2025-06-162.60
2025-06-132.62
2025-06-122.62
2025-06-112.60
2025-06-102.62
2025-06-092.59
2025-06-062.59
2025-06-052.59
2025-06-042.57
2025-06-032.63
2025-06-022.64

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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