American Water Works Market Cap ($26.81 Billion)

$26.81 Billion USD  · Rank #991

Market Cap & Net Worth: American Water Works (AWK)

American Water Works market cap. American Water Works (NYSE:AWK) has a market capitalization of $26.81 Billion ($26.81 Billion) as of November 2, 2026. Listed on the NYSE stock exchange, this USA-based company holds position #991 globally and #431 in its home market, demonstrating a 0.80% increase in market value over the past year.

Market capitalization, also known as net worth in stock markets, is calculated by multiplying American Water Works's stock price $144.37 by its total outstanding shares 198728989 (198.73 Million). Also see American Water Works cash conversion from operations for how efficiently the company converts equity into cash flow.

American Water Works Market Cap History (2015–2026)

American Water Works market cap history from 2015 to 2026. Data shows growth from $10.03 Billion to $28.69 Billion (10.18% CAGR). Check latest American Water Works stock price today for real-time trading data and today's change.

Index Memberships

American Water Works is a constituent of 4 market indices:

Index Total Market Cap Weight (%) Rank by Market Cap
Dow Jones Composite Average
DJA
$17.84 Trillion 0.15% #45 of 65
DJC: Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index
DJC
$24.76 Trillion 1.46% #52 of 65
Dow Jones Utility
DJU
$875.88 Billion 11.06% #13 of 15
S&P 500 Index
GSPC
$61.47 Trillion 0.06% #309 of 503

Weight: American Water Works's market cap as a percentage of total index value. Rank: Position among all constituents by market cap.

American Water Works Market Cap to Earnings & Revenue Ratios Timeline

This chart shows how American Water Works's valuation ratios have evolved. The Price to Sales (P/S) ratio compares market cap to revenue, while the Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio compares market cap to net income. Lower values may indicate a more undervalued company relative to its financial performance. Explore AWK year-over-year net asset growth to track how rapidly the company is growing its equity base year over year.

Latest Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio

5.05x

American Water Works's market cap is 5.05 times its annual revenue

Industry average: 1.85x Higher than industry average

Latest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio

23.34x

American Water Works's market cap is 23.34 times its annual earnings

Industry average: 10.70x Higher than industry average

What These Ratios Tell Investors:

  • Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's sales. Lower P/S ratios may indicate undervaluation.
  • Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's earnings. This is one of the most common valuation metrics.
  • Trends in these ratios over time can indicate changing investor sentiment about the company's future growth prospects.
  • Industry comparison provides context for whether the company is valued higher or lower than peers.
Year Market Cap (USD) Revenue (USD) Net Income (USD) P/S Ratio P/E Ratio
2016 $12.40 Billion $3.30 Billion $468.00 Million 3.75x 26.49x
2017 $16.00 Billion $3.36 Billion $426.00 Million 4.76x 37.55x
2018 $16.21 Billion $3.44 Billion $567.00 Million 4.71x 28.58x
2019 $22.33 Billion $3.61 Billion $621.00 Million 6.19x 35.96x
2020 $28.33 Billion $3.78 Billion $709.00 Million 7.50x 39.96x
2021 $35.37 Billion $3.93 Billion $1.26 Billion 9.00x 28.00x
2022 $29.04 Billion $3.79 Billion $820.00 Million 7.66x 35.41x
2023 $25.65 Billion $4.23 Billion $944.00 Million 6.06x 27.17x
2024 $24.74 Billion $4.68 Billion $1.05 Billion 5.28x 23.54x
2025 $25.93 Billion $5.14 Billion $1.11 Billion 5.05x 23.34x

Competitor Companies of AWK by Market Capitalization

Companies near American Water Works in the global market cap rankings as of November 2, 2026. Also see total assets of American Water Works for a full breakdown of the balance sheet.

Key companies related to American Water Works by market ranking:

  • American Water Works Company Inc. (F:AWC): Ranked #1214 globally with a market cap of $20.87 Billion USD ( €17.85 Billion EUR).
  • Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP (F:SAJA): Ranked #1450 globally with a market cap of $16.81 Billion USD ( €14.38 Billion EUR).
  • Essential Utilities Inc (NYSE:WTRG): Ranked #1964 globally with a market cap of $11.36 Billion USD.
  • UNITED UTILITIES GP ADR/2 (F:UUEA): Ranked #2254 globally with a market cap of $9.46 Billion USD ( €8.09 Billion EUR).
Market capitalization comparison (in billions USD)
Rank Company Symbol Market Cap Price
#1214 American Water Works Company Inc. F:AWC $20.87 Billion €129.50
#1450 Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP F:SAJA $16.81 Billion €4.10
#1964 Essential Utilities Inc NYSE:WTRG $11.36 Billion $43.52
#2254 UNITED UTILITIES GP ADR/2 F:UUEA $9.46 Billion €30.20

Market Capitalization of American Water Works (2015–2026)

Market capitalization of American Water Works from 2015 to today. Between 2015 and today, American Water Works's market cap moved from $10.03 Billion to $ 28.69 Billion, with a yearly change of 10.18%.

Year Market Cap Change (%)
2026 $28.69 Billion +10.63%
2025 $25.93 Billion +4.83%
2024 $24.74 Billion -3.54%
2023 $25.65 Billion -11.68%
2022 $29.04 Billion -17.89%
2021 $35.37 Billion +24.83%
2020 $28.33 Billion +26.88%
2019 $22.33 Billion +37.79%
2018 $16.21 Billion +1.32%
2017 $16.00 Billion +29.01%
2016 $12.40 Billion +23.57%
2015 $10.03 Billion --

End of Day Market Cap According to Different Sources

On Nov 2nd, 2026 the market cap of American Water Works was reported to be:

Source Market Cap
Yahoo Finance $26.81 Billion USD
MoneyControl $26.81 Billion USD
MarketWatch $26.81 Billion USD
marketcap.company $26.81 Billion USD
Reuters $26.81 Billion USD

Market cap values may vary slightly between sources due to differences in calculation methods, timing, and data refresh rates.

About American Water Works

NYSE:AWK USA Utilities - Regulated Water
Market Cap
$28.69 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#991 Global
#431 in USA
Share Price
$144.37
Change (1 day)
+1.52%
52-Week Range
$121.13 - $144.37
All Time High
$177.97
About

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