Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the net profit margin high or low?
The net profit margin of 23.25% is in line with its 5-year average of 23.85%, near the low end of its 5-year range (15.79%–67.82%).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 8.65% above its 12-month average of 21.40%.
Reported quarterly profit margin; no daily interpolation.
NET PROFIT MARGIN
23.25%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
21.40%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
21.80%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
21.65%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
19.21%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
17.09%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
15.62%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+8.65%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+6.61%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+7.37%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+20.99%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+36.00%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+48.79%
SECTOR MEDIAN · UTILITIES
12.68%
median of 42 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+83.41%
vs the sector median at left
American Water Works Company, Inc.
Market Cap
$26.97B
Net Profit Margin
23.25%
TTM Avg
21.40%
3Y Avg
21.80%
5Y Avg
21.65%
Market Cap
$26.86B
Net Profit Margin
13.09%
TTM Avg
11.78%
3Y Avg
10.51%
5Y Avg
7.21%
Market Cap
$28.28B
Net Profit Margin
11.61%
TTM Avg
11.52%
3Y Avg
11.23%
5Y Avg
8.71%
Market Cap
$29.66B
Net Profit Margin
27.58%
TTM Avg
25.27%
3Y Avg
22.42%
5Y Avg
21.75%
Market Cap
$29.86B
Net Profit Margin
8.10%
TTM Avg
10.25%
3Y Avg
9.27%
5Y Avg
9.19%
Market Cap
$30.26B
Net Profit Margin
18.87%
TTM Avg
16.18%
3Y Avg
11.44%
5Y Avg
9.73%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) | $26.97B | 23.25% | 21.40% | 21.80% | 21.65% |
| PPL Corporation (PPL)vs › | $26.86B | 13.09% | 11.78% | 10.51% | 7.21% |
| NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)vs › | $26.21B | 0.74% | 3.41% | 2.50% | 3.95% |
| Eversource Energy (ES)vs › | $28.12B | 12.55% | 9.66% | 6.76% | 8.82% |
| CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)vs › | $28.28B | 11.61% | 11.52% | 11.23% | 8.71% |
| FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)vs › | $28.43B | 7.26% | 7.01% | 6.46% | 7.89% |
| Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)vs › | $29.66B | 27.58% | 25.27% | 22.42% | 21.75% |
| DTE Energy Company (DTE)vs › | $29.86B | 8.10% | 10.25% | 9.27% | 9.19% |
| Edison International (EIX)vs › | $30.26B | 18.87% | 16.18% | 11.44% | 9.73% |
| Ameren Corporation (AEE)vs › | $30.43B | 17.17% | 16.03% | 15.23% | 15.24% |
Operating Margin
36.9%
Net Profit Margin
23.2%
Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue
Net profit margin is the percentage of revenue that becomes net income after all expenses, taxes, and interest.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | NET PROFIT MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 23.25% |
| 2026-03-31 | 16.24% |
| 2025-12-31 | 18.73% |
| 2025-09-30 | 26.12% |
| 2025-06-30 | 22.65% |
| 2025-03-31 | 17.95% |
| 2024-12-31 | 19.90% |
| 2024-09-30 | 26.46% |
| 2024-06-30 | 24.11% |
| 2024-03-31 | 18.30% |
| 2023-12-31 | 16.57% |
| 2023-09-30 | 27.68% |
| 2023-06-30 | 25.52% |
| 2023-03-31 | 18.12% |
| 2022-12-31 | 15.79% |
| 2022-09-30 | 27.45% |
| 2022-06-30 | 23.27% |
| 2022-03-31 | 18.76% |
| 2021-12-31 | 67.82% |
| 2021-09-30 | 25.46% |
| 2021-06-30 | 20.72% |
| 2021-03-31 | 14.98% |
| 2020-12-31 | 15.71% |
| 2020-09-30 | 24.47% |
| 2020-06-30 | 18.90% |
| 2020-03-31 | 14.69% |
| 2019-12-31 | 10.86% |
| 2019-09-30 | 23.69% |
| 2019-06-30 | 19.27% |
| 2019-03-31 | 13.90% |
| 2018-12-31 | 13.18% |
| 2018-09-30 | 19.16% |
| 2018-06-30 | 18.99% |
| 2018-03-31 | 13.93% |
| 2017-12-31 | -0.12% |
| 2017-09-30 | 21.69% |
| 2017-06-30 | 15.52% |
| 2017-03-31 | 12.30% |
| 2016-12-31 | 12.59% |
| 2016-09-30 | 15.91% |
| 2016-06-30 | 16.57% |
| 2016-03-31 | 11.04% |
| 2015-12-31 | 12.64% |
| 2015-09-30 | 19.42% |
| 2015-06-30 | 15.73% |
| 2015-03-31 | 11.46% |
| 2014-12-31 | 12.78% |
| 2014-09-30 | 17.99% |
| 2014-06-30 | 14.40% |
| 2014-03-31 | 9.99% |
| 2013-12-31 | 8.38% |
| 2013-09-30 | 18.17% |
| 2013-06-30 | 13.98% |
| 2013-03-31 | 9.06% |
| 2012-12-31 | 8.15% |
| 2012-09-30 | 18.49% |
| 2012-06-30 | 14.35% |
| 2012-03-31 | 6.75% |
| 2011-12-31 | 6.46% |
| 2011-09-30 | 17.93% |
| 2011-06-30 | 12.03% |
| 2011-03-31 | 7.75% |
| 2010-12-31 | 6.04% |
| 2010-09-30 | 15.77% |
| 2010-06-30 | 10.84% |
| 2010-03-31 | 5.24% |
| 2009-12-31 | 6.08% |
| 2009-09-30 | 13.48% |
| 2009-06-30 | 8.48% |
| 2009-03-31 | -75.08% |
| 2008-12-31 | 6.36% |
| 2008-09-30 | 13.11% |
| 2008-06-30 | 7.72% |
| 2008-03-31 | -144.52% |
| 2007-12-31 | -15.48% |
| 2007-09-30 | -15.48% |
| 2007-06-30 | -15.48% |
| 2007-03-31 | -15.48% |
| 2006-12-31 | -7.75% |
| 2006-09-30 | -7.75% |
| 2006-06-30 | -7.75% |
| 2006-03-31 | -7.75% |
| 2002-09-30 | 11.42% |
| 2002-06-30 | 15.72% |
| 2002-03-31 | 4.61% |
| 2001-12-31 | 9.00% |
| 2001-09-30 | 14.09% |
| 2001-06-30 | 13.53% |
| 2001-03-31 | 7.37% |
| 2000-12-31 | 11.25% |
| 2000-09-30 | 13.66% |
| 2000-06-30 | 12.74% |
| 2000-03-31 | 8.48% |
| 1999-12-31 | 10.15% |
| 1999-09-30 | 14.93% |
| 1999-06-30 | 10.06% |