American Water WorksAWK.NValuation Analysis
Based on the blended 10-year P/E and P/B percentiles, the stock currently sits in the “Deeply Undervalued” zone.
As of Oct 16, 2026, American Water Works (AWK.N) trades at a P/E of 23.80x, P/B of 2.30x, P/S of 5.08x, and a dividend yield of 1.94%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E sits at the 18th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 29th percentile over 3Y); P/B sits at the 3rd percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 12th percentile over 3Y); P/S sits at the 30th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 24th percentile over 3Y).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/E ranks at the 72nd percentile within its industry and the 60th percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 1.94%, ranking at the 24th percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
Cross-checking P/E against P/B, the two percentiles sit within 14.8 points of each other — a consistent signal from both angles. The P/E percentile sits lower across the market than within its own industry — relatively cheaper next to the market as a whole. Shareholder returns here are driven almost entirely by cash dividends, with minimal contribution from buybacks. American Water Works operates in the Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.
Also listed as: NYSE: AWK · AWK
Want the full picture on whether American Water Works (AWK.N) is under- or over-valued? See the full 3Y / 5Y / 10Y / 20Y P/E, P/B, P/S, Dividend Yield & Total Shareholder Yield percentile matrix and the interactive ECharts trend chart on this page.
Historical Percentiles by Metric
| Metric | Current | Market Percentile | Industry Percentile | 3Y Pctl | 5Y Pctl | 10Y Pctl | 20Y Pctl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | 23.80 | ||||||
| P/B (MRQ) | 2.30 | ||||||
| P/S (TTM) | 5.08 | ||||||
| Dividend Yield | 1.94% | ||||||
| Buyback + Div Yield | 1.94% |