American Water Works Company Inc. (AWC) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, American Water Works Company Inc. (AWC) has net assets worth €11.04 Billion EUR (≈ $12.90 Billion USD) as of March 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (€35.26 Billion ≈ $41.23 Billion USD) and total liabilities (€24.23 Billion ≈ $28.32 Billion USD). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check American Water Works Company Inc. tangible equity quality to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | €11.04 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 31.3% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 9.99% |
| 5-Year Change | 48.49% |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 8.15 |
American Water Works Company Inc. - Net Assets Trend (2019–2025)
This chart illustrates how American Water Works Company Inc.'s net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See American Water Works Company Inc. defensive interval ratio to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for American Water Works Company Inc. (2019–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of American Water Works Company Inc. from 2019 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see American Water Works Company Inc. stock valuation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | €10.84 Billion ≈ $12.67 Billion |
+4.89% |
| 2024-12-31 | €10.33 Billion ≈ $12.08 Billion |
+5.46% |
| 2023-12-31 | €9.80 Billion ≈ $11.45 Billion |
+27.35% |
| 2022-12-31 | €7.69 Billion ≈ $8.99 Billion |
+5.41% |
| 2021-12-31 | €7.30 Billion ≈ $8.53 Billion |
+13.08% |
| 2020-12-31 | €6.45 Billion ≈ $7.55 Billion |
+5.44% |
| 2019-12-31 | €6.12 Billion ≈ $7.16 Billion |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to American Water Works Company Inc.'s total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 278200000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | €2.58 Billion | 23.76% |
| Other Components | €8.26 Billion | 76.24% |
| Total Equity | €10.84 Billion | 100.00% |
American Water Works Company Inc. Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of American Water Works Company Inc. ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
SBA Communications Corp
NASDAQ:SBAC
|
$20.87 Billion |
|
Rivian Automotive Inc
NASDAQ:RIVN
|
$20.87 Billion |
|
King Slide Works Co Ltd
TW:2059
|
$20.90 Billion |
|
Ulta Beauty Inc
NASDAQ:ULTA
|
$20.92 Billion |
|
CIMB Group Holdings Bhd
KLSE:1023
|
$20.86 Billion |
|
RB Global
TO:RBA
|
$20.81 Billion |
|
Zscaler Inc
NASDAQ:ZS
|
$20.80 Billion |
|
Gold Circuit Electronics Ltd
TW:2368
|
$20.79 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in American Water Works Company Inc.'s equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 10,332,000,000 to 10,837,000,000, a change of 505,000,000 (4.9%).
- Net income of 1,111,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 633,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €1.11 Billion | +10.25% |
| Dividends Paid | €633.00 Million | -5.84% |
| Other Changes | €27.00 Million | +0.25% |
| Total Change | €- | 4.89% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares American Water Works Company Inc.'s book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 1.95x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 3.19x to 1.95x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-31 | €33.85 | €108.05 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | €35.60 | €108.05 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | €40.18 | €108.05 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | €42.30 | €108.05 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | €50.31 | €108.05 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | €53.01 | €108.05 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | €55.52 | €108.05 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently American Water Works Company Inc. utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 10.25%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 21.61%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.15x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.27x
- Recent ROE (10.25%) is below the historical average (11.31%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 10.15% | 17.20% | 0.16x | 3.71x | €8.90 Million |
| 2020 | 10.99% | 18.77% | 0.15x | 3.84x | €63.60 Million |
| 2021 | 17.31% | 32.14% | 0.15x | 3.57x | €533.20 Million |
| 2022 | 10.66% | 21.62% | 0.14x | 3.61x | €50.70 Million |
| 2023 | 9.64% | 22.30% | 0.14x | 3.09x | €-35.70 Million |
| 2024 | 10.17% | 22.44% | 0.14x | 3.18x | €17.80 Million |
| 2025 | 10.25% | 21.61% | 0.15x | 3.27x | €27.30 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares American Water Works Company Inc.'s net assets metrics with peer companies in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Utilities - Regulated Water
- Average net assets among peers: $4,389,519,432
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -1.76%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Water Works Company Inc. (AWC) | €11.04 Billion | 10.15% | 2.20x | $20.87 Billion |
| Kangda International Environmental Company Limited (27K) | $5.85 Billion | 2.13% | 2.29x | $173.03 Million |
| Yunnan Water Investment Co. Limited (2WI) | $6.69 Billion | 7.60% | 3.05x | $3.83 Million |
| PENNON GROUP PLC UNS.ADR2 (3PN0) | $1.45 Billion | -3.99% | 3.86x | $3.04 Billion |
| Eastern Water Resources Development and Management Public Company Limited (7ES1) | $11.57 Billion | 0.40% | 1.56x | $119.79 Million |
| MEMIONTEC HOLDINGS LTD (8900) | $19.37 Million | 13.17% | 0.97x | $2.01 Million |
| CLEAN TEQ WATER LTD (9NK) | $7.99 Million | -68.66% | 0.57x | $20.35 Million |
| AQUA SA ZY 16 (9S0) | $381.38 Million | 2.34% | 0.31x | $30.13 Million |
| AS Tallinna Vesi (A1T) | $89.01 Million | 22.31% | 1.35x | $227.00 Million |
| CN EVERBRIGHT WATER HD 1 (BIU2) | $13.45 Billion | 8.83% | 1.54x | $420.55 Million |
About American Water Works Company Inc.
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