American Water Works Company (AWK) ROE: History & Chart

American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)AWKAmerican Water Works Company, Inc.

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

7,000 employees

www.amwater.com

Utilities / Regulated Water

Sector: Utilities
Industry: Regulated Water
CEO: John C. Griffith

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AWK Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)

9.67%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM

10.21%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y

10.18%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y

11.50%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y

10.47%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y

9.07%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y

9.07%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-5.29%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-5.01%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-15.94%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-7.62%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+6.58%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+6.58%

SECTOR MEDIAN · UTILITIES

9.46%

median of 42 covered companies

CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN

+2.22%

vs the sector median at left

NAME	MARKET CAP	RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)	TTM	3Y	5Y
American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)	$26.81B	9.67%	10.21%	10.18%	11.50%
PPL Corporation (PPL)vs ›	$26.59B	8.12%	7.13%	6.25%	4.20%
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)vs ›	$27.75B	9.53%	9.49%	9.75%	7.58%
Eversource Energy (ES)vs ›	$27.75B	10.58%	7.92%	5.45%	6.46%
NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)vs ›	$28.15B	4.90%	48.40%	30.44%	35.48%
FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)vs ›	$28.32B	8.88%	8.00%	7.64%	10.04%
Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)vs ›	$29.26B	9.03%	8.71%	8.45%	8.51%
DTE Energy Company (DTE)vs ›	$29.53B	10.86%	11.93%	11.73%	11.39%
Edison International (EIX)vs ›	$29.92B	21.37%	17.93%	12.55%	10.37%
Ameren Corporation (AEE)vs ›	$30.00B	11.24%	10.31%	10.25%	10.16%

NAME

MARKET CAP

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)

TTM

American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)

$26.81B

9.67%

10.21%

10.18%

11.50%

PPL Corporation (PPL)vs ›

$26.59B

8.12%

7.13%

6.25%

4.20%

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)vs ›

$27.75B

9.53%

9.49%

9.75%

7.58%

Eversource Energy (ES)vs ›

$27.75B

10.58%

7.92%

5.45%

6.46%

NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)vs ›

$28.15B

4.90%

48.40%

30.44%

35.48%

FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)vs ›

$28.32B

8.88%

8.00%

7.64%

10.04%

Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)vs ›

$29.26B

9.03%

8.71%

8.45%

8.51%

DTE Energy Company (DTE)vs ›

$29.53B

10.86%

11.93%

11.73%

11.39%

Edison International (EIX)vs ›

$29.92B

21.37%

17.93%

12.55%

10.37%

Ameren Corporation (AEE)vs ›

$30.00B

11.24%

10.31%

10.25%

10.16%

Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ

What is the return on equity (ROE) for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)?

The return on equity (ROE) for AWK stock is 9.67%.

Is American Water Works Company, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?

The return on equity (ROE) of 9.67% is 16% below its 5-year average of 11.50%, near the low end of its 5-year range (9.64%–17.31%).

What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)?

The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for AWK stock is 10.21%.

What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)?

The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for AWK stock is 10.18%.

What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)?

The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for AWK stock is 11.50%.

What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)?

The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for AWK stock is 10.47%.

What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)?

The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for AWK stock is 9.07%.

What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)?

The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for AWK stock is 9.07%.

DATE	RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
2025-12-31	10.25%
2024-12-31	10.17%
2023-12-31	9.64%
2022-12-31	10.66%
2021-12-31	17.31%
2020-12-31	10.99%
2019-12-31	10.15%
2018-12-31	9.67%
2017-12-31	7.91%
2016-12-31	8.97%
2015-12-31	9.43%
2014-12-31	8.61%
2013-12-31	7.81%
2012-12-31	8.06%
2011-12-31	7.30%
2010-12-31	6.48%
2009-12-31	-5.82%
2008-12-31	-13.62%
2007-12-31	-7.50%
2006-12-31	-2.90%
2005-12-31	0.00%
2001-12-31	8.93%
2000-12-31	9.35%
1999-12-31	8.04%
1998-12-31	9.80%
1997-12-31	9.60%
1996-12-31	8.79%
1995-12-31	10.02%
1994-12-31	9.42%
1993-12-31	10.47%

DATE

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)

2025-12-31

10.25%

2024-12-31

10.17%

2023-12-31

9.64%

2022-12-31

10.66%

2021-12-31

17.31%

2020-12-31

10.99%

2019-12-31

10.15%

2018-12-31

9.67%

2017-12-31

7.91%

2016-12-31

8.97%

2015-12-31

9.43%

2014-12-31

8.61%

2013-12-31

7.81%

2012-12-31

8.06%

2011-12-31

7.30%

2010-12-31

6.48%

2009-12-31

-5.82%

2008-12-31

-13.62%

2007-12-31

-7.50%

2006-12-31

-2.90%

2005-12-31

0.00%

2001-12-31

8.93%

2000-12-31

9.35%

1999-12-31

8.04%

1998-12-31

9.80%

1997-12-31

9.60%

1996-12-31

8.79%

1995-12-31

10.02%

1994-12-31

9.42%

1993-12-31

10.47%

Return on Equity (ROE): 9.67%

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