American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) fair value analysis

S&P 500 · Updated 2026-09-07

American Water Works Company, Inc. is a utility company that provides water and wastewater services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the United States. The company operates water and wastewater systems in multiple states through its various subsidiaries and regional operations.

Forward Fair Value verdict

Undervalued

Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model, AWK is trading at a 10–25% discount to estimated fair value.

AWK currently ranks #10 of 36 Utilities stocks by discount to Forward Fair Value. It has screened as Undervalued for 3 consecutive weekly runs.

Last price: $140.70
Sector: Utilities
12-month range: $121.13–$137.40

Derived indicators

Coarse bands from TickrTrends' weekly models; exact figures are part of the full report.

Quality grade: F
Momentum grade: C
Leverage: Moderate
Margin trend: Stable
Revenue growth: Modest
RSI zone: Neutral
52-week position: The top quarter of its range

What our data shows for AWK

Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for AWK, built from quarterly earnings records.
Shares are trading in the upper third of their 12-month price range of $121.13–$137.40.
The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 64.
3 of the last 12 weekly snapshots showed positive price momentum.

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How Forward Fair Value works

TickrTrends computes a Forward Fair Value for every covered stock each week: a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple is applied to the analyst-consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year. Every input window is validated for continuity and every result is screened for plausibility before publication.

Recent AWK news

TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for AWK is currently mixed, computed from recent coverage.

American Water (AWK) and Essential Utilities Reach Non-Unanimous Settlement in Pennsylvania Merger Proceeding (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-01)
TickrTrends take: American Water's non-unanimous settlement in its Pennsylvania merger proceeding with Essential Utilities represents a significant development for a company that TickrTrends currently identifies as undervalued. Investors focused on valuation should monitor how this settlement affects the merger timeline and potential synergy realization, as these factors could influence the company's future earnings trajectory and justify current pricing. The resolution of regulatory hurdles in a major state proceeding typically reduces execution risk and could support the case for fair value appreciation in the utilities sector, where regulatory clarity often drives investor confidence.

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TickrTrends weekly updates

2026-09-07 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for AWK showed a shift in momentum this week, moving from no rating to a C grade. With a current valuation verdict of Undervalued, the stock reflects this mixed technical signal as the week progressed.
2026-09-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
2026-08-31 — TickrTrends initiated weekly Forward Fair Value coverage of this stock.

Frequently asked questions

Is AWK stock undervalued?

Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-09-07), AWK is trading at a 10–25% discount to estimated fair value and screens as undervalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.

What is AWK's TickrTrends verdict?

AWK's current verdict is Undervalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.

How does AWK compare to other Utilities stocks?

AWK ranks #10 of 36 Utilities stocks in TickrTrends' coverage when sorted by discount to Forward Fair Value.

Is AWK overbought or oversold?

AWK's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.

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