Risk factor
Negligible price volatility
Profitability factor
Greatly overvalued vs peers
In Guru Portfolios
Manager | Fund | Portfolio Weight (%) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Prince, Greg Jensen, Karen Karniol-Tambour | Bridgewater Associates | 0.0% | -0.00% |
| Kenneth Griffin | CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | 0.0% | -0.00% |
About
American States Water Company (AWR) is an enterprise that, through its various subsidiary entities, delivers fundamental water and electricity services to a broad spectrum of clients, encompassing residential, commercial, and industrial consumers across the United States. Its operations are structured into three main divisions: Water, Electric, and Contracted Services. The company's core business involves the acquisition, production, distribution, and sale of water, alongside the distribution of electrical power. As of December 31, 2021, AWR supplied water services to a substantial 262,770 customers spread across ten counties within California. Additionally, it provided electricity to 24,656 customers residing in the mountainous regions of San Bernardino County, California. Beyond these utility services, the company also specializes in water and wastewater management, offering comprehensive solutions that include the operation, maintenance, and construction of essential infrastructure at various military installations. Founded in 1929, American States Water Company's corporate headquarters are situated in San Dimas, California.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is distinctly 'expensive' compared to its peers. In particular, the stock is overpriced on P/E, of fair value on EV/EBIT
Target Price
The average target price of AWR is 88.0 and suggests 3.4% downside potential. Usually, this means a SELL recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to dec