P/E Ratio
Updated 318h ago
Sector Performance
47th percentileAWK
23.6x
Sector Median
24.8x
Sector Avg
36.1x
Deep Analysis
The current P/E (price-to-earnings) ratio of 23.6x means investors are paying $23.60 for every $1 of AWK’s annual earnings – a measure of how expensive the stock is relative to its profit.
This sits just below the sector median of 24.1x, and the stock ranks at the 49th percentile among its sector peers, putting it squarely in the middle of the pack. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter trend shows a decline of 4.0%, indicating the stock has become slightly cheaper relative to earnings over the past three months. Because the P/E is near the sector median and has edged lower, the combination suggests a moderate valuation with no clear overpricing or underpricing, limiting both upside opportunity and downside risk. This metric directly supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict – the stock is neither cheap enough to signal a buying opportunity nor expensive enough to flag a sell, reinforcing a balanced outlook.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about AWK?
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
How is the P/E Ratio calculated?
P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.
Who are AWK's closest peers by P/E Ratio?
The closest peers by P/E Ratio include: VICI (9.1x), OMF (9.0x), JACK (8.5x), GIS (8.4x), FIS (8.4x).
The Formula
Price / EPS
Why It Matters
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
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23.6x
Sector Median
24.8x
Sector Avg
36.1x
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