American Water Works Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
American Water Works cash flow conversion efficiency. Based on the latest financial reports, American Water Works (AWK) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.052x as of June 2026. 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 ($602.00 Million) by net assets ($11.66 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations.
Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency of American Water Works (1989–2025)
Cash flow conversion efficiency of American Water Works from 1989 to 2025. This chart illustrates how American Water Works's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. View American Water Works share price for real-time trading data and today's change.
American Water Works Cash Flow Conversion Ratio Explained
American Water Works cash flow conversion ratio divides operating cash flow by net assets, so a higher ratio means more cash generated from each unit of shareholder equity.
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. Also see AWK market cap overview for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Ecopetrol SA ADR
NYSE:EC
|
0.050x |
|
PPG Industries Inc
NYSE:PPG
|
-0.193x |
|
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (publ)
ST:HM-B
|
0.312x |
|
FRESENIUS SE+CO. ADR 1/4
F:FREA
|
0.068x |
|
ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA
MC:ACS
|
0.330x |
|
SIKA AG UNSP.ADR O.N.
F:SIKB
|
N/A |
|
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
NSE:POWERGRID
|
0.148x |
|
PTT Public Company Limited
F:NVA3
|
0.055x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for American Water Works (1989–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of American Water Works from 1989 to 2025. Review how much free cash does American Water Works generate to assess how much free cash flow the company generates relative to operating cash flow.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $10.84 Billion | $2.06 Billion | 0.190x | -4.01% |
| 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