American Water Works (AWK) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, American Water Works (AWK) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.070x as of September 2025. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($764.00 Million) by net assets ($10.91 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See American Water Works (AWK) balance sheet quality index to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
American Water Works - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1989–2024)
This chart illustrates how American Water Works's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check AWK cash to earnings ratio to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
American Water Works Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of American Water Works ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
BeiGene Ltd.
F:49B
|
0.013x |
|
Tata Steel Limited
NSE:TATASTEEL
|
0.126x |
|
Cheniere Energy Partners LP
NYSE MKT:CQP
|
-1.891x |
|
Zijin Mining Group Company Limited
F:FJZ
|
0.031x |
|
Fresnillo plc
F:FNL
|
0.020x |
|
PPG Industries Inc
NYSE:PPG
|
-0.193x |
|
Tata Steel Limited
IL:TTST
|
N/A |
|
Texas Pacific Land Corporation
NYSE:TPL
|
0.104x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for American Water Works (1989–2024)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of American Water Works from 1989 to 2024. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see AWK market cap.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $10.33 Billion | $2.04 Billion | 0.198x | +3.47% |
| 2023-12-31 | $9.80 Billion | $1.87 Billion | 0.191x | +32.81% |
| 2022-12-31 | $7.69 Billion | $1.11 Billion | 0.144x | -27.06% |
| 2021-12-31 | $7.30 Billion | $1.44 Billion | 0.197x | -10.63% |
| 2020-12-31 | $6.45 Billion | $1.43 Billion | 0.221x | -2.21% |
| 2019-12-31 | $6.12 Billion | $1.38 Billion | 0.226x | -4.41% |
| 2018-12-31 | $5.86 Billion | $1.39 Billion | 0.236x | -12.16% |
| 2017-12-31 | $5.38 Billion | $1.45 Billion | 0.269x | +10.04% |
| 2016-12-31 | $5.22 Billion | $1.28 Billion | 0.245x | +4.72% |
| 2015-12-31 | $5.05 Billion | $1.18 Billion | 0.234x | +4.61% |
| 2014-12-31 | $4.92 Billion | $1.10 Billion | 0.223x | +17.77% |
| 2013-12-31 | $4.73 Billion | $896.16 Million | 0.190x | -11.83% |
| 2012-12-31 | $4.44 Billion | $955.60 Million | 0.215x | +12.77% |
| 2011-12-31 | $4.24 Billion | $808.36 Million | 0.191x | +1.65% |
| 2010-12-31 | $4.13 Billion | $774.93 Million | 0.188x | +26.00% |
| 2009-12-31 | $4.01 Billion | $596.16 Million | 0.149x | +11.34% |
| 2008-12-31 | $4.13 Billion | $552.17 Million | 0.134x | +28.98% |
| 2007-12-31 | $4.57 Billion | $473.71 Million | 0.104x | +79.15% |
| 2006-12-31 | $5.60 Billion | $323.75 Million | 0.058x | -69.07% |
| 2005-12-31 | $2.81 Billion | $525.43 Million | 0.187x | +3.19% |
| 2001-12-31 | $1.81 Billion | $327.61 Million | 0.181x | +2.98% |
| 2000-12-31 | $1.72 Billion | $303.15 Million | 0.176x | -7.63% |
| 1999-12-31 | $1.73 Billion | $329.39 Million | 0.191x | -5.66% |
| 1998-12-31 | $1.34 Billion | $269.90 Million | 0.202x | -6.23% |
| 1997-12-31 | $1.24 Billion | $267.10 Million | 0.215x | +19.51% |
| 1996-12-31 | $1.16 Billion | $208.50 Million | 0.180x | -7.50% |
| 1995-12-31 | $919.20 Million | $179.10 Million | 0.195x | -8.23% |
| 1994-12-31 | $835.10 Million | $177.30 Million | 0.212x | +8.91% |
| 1993-12-31 | $720.20 Million | $140.40 Million | 0.195x | -1.69% |
| 1992-12-31 | $719.10 Million | $142.60 Million | 0.198x | +5.13% |
| 1991-12-31 | $675.40 Million | $127.40 Million | 0.189x | +11.49% |
| 1990-12-31 | $569.80 Million | $96.40 Million | 0.169x | -13.16% |
| 1989-12-31 | $537.90 Million | $104.80 Million | 0.195x | -- |
About American Water Works
American Water Works Company, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides water and wastewater services in the United States. It offers water and wastewater services on military installations; and undertakes contracts with municipal customers, primarily to operate and manage water and wastewater facilities, as well as offers other related services. The company also operates approximately 80 surface … Read more