Basis: Latest reported fiscal year. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the PEG ratio high or low?
The PEG ratio of 3.98 is 59% above its 5-year average of 2.51, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.35–3.98).
As of the fiscal period ended Wednesday, December 31, 2025. 27.56% above its 12-month average of 3.12.
Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.
PEG RATIO
3.98
PEG RATIO AVG TTM
3.12
PEG RATIO AVG 3Y
3.15
PEG RATIO AVG 5Y
2.51
PEG RATIO AVG 10Y
2.40
PEG RATIO AVG 15Y
2.12
PEG RATIO AVG 20Y
1.85
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+27.56%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+26.48%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+58.82%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+65.49%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+87.74%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+115.58%
SECTOR MEDIAN · UTILITIES
1.77
median of 37 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+124.86%
vs the sector median at left
American Water Works Company, Inc.
Market Cap
$26.97B
PEG Ratio
3.98
TTM Avg
3.12
3Y Avg
3.15
5Y Avg
2.51
| NAME | MARKET CAP | PEG RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) | $26.97B | 3.98 | 3.12 | 3.15 | 2.51 |
| PPL Corporation (PPL)vs › | $26.86B | 0.98 | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.08 |
| NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)vs › | $26.21B | 10.09 | 0.38 | 0.20 | 0.13 |
| Eversource Energy (ES)vs › | $28.12B | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.66 | 0.73 |
| CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)vs › | $28.28B | 12.54 | 6.92 | 6.92 | 4.63 |
| FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)vs › | $28.43B | 6.14 | 6.14 | 3.13 | 2.03 |
| Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)vs › | $29.66B | 2.18 | 1.94 | 1.94 | 2.17 |
| DTE Energy Company (DTE)vs › | $29.86B | 4.42 | 62.49 | 31.72 | 25.62 |
| Edison International (EIX)vs › | $30.26B | 0.02 | 1.89 | 1.34 | 9.45 |
| Ameren Corporation (AEE)vs › | $30.43B | 0.87 | 9.25 | 6.09 | 5.25 |
PEG Ratio
3.98
P/E Ratio
23.9
PEG Ratio = PE Ratio / Earnings Growth Rate
The PEG ratio adjusts the PE ratio for expected earnings growth. A PEG near 1 is often considered fairly valued relative to growth.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | PEG RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 3.98 |
| 2024-12-31 | 2.26 |
| 2023-12-31 | 3.20 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.35 |
| 2020-12-31 | 2.74 |
| 2019-12-31 | 4.03 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.91 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.77 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.68 |
| 2013-12-31 | 8.25 |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.25 |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.15 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.27 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.41 |
| 2001-12-31 | 20.47 |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.85 |
| 1998-12-31 | 6.73 |
| 1997-12-31 | 0.89 |
| 1995-12-31 | 1.22 |
| 1994-12-31 | 10.12 |
| 1993-12-31 | 1.69 |