American Water Works

NYSE:AWK USA Utilities - Regulated Water
Market Cap
$26.98 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#773 Global
#606 in USA
Share Price
$138.23
Change (1 day)
-0.64%
52-Week Range
$122.95 - $149.26
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

American Water Works (AWK) - Total Liabilities

Latest total liabilities as of September 2025: $23.84 Billion USD

Based on the latest financial reports, American Water Works (AWK) has total liabilities worth $23.84 Billion USD as of September 2025.

Total liabilities represent everything the company owes to external parties, combining both current liabilities—like accounts payable, short-term debt, and accrued expenses—and non-current liabilities such as long-term debt, pension obligations, lease liabilities, and deferred tax liabilities.

American Water Works - Total Liabilities Trend (1985–2024)

This chart illustrates how American Water Works's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by total liabilities.

American Water Works Competitors by Total Liabilities

The table below lists competitors of American Water Works ranked by their total liabilities.

Liability Composition Analysis (1985–2024)

This chart breaks down American Water Works's total liabilities into key components over time: long-term debt, short-term debt, other current liabilities, and other non-current liabilities. Toggle between absolute values and percentage view to see how the composition has shifted.

Liquidity & Leverage Metrics

Key Metrics Explained

Metric Value Description
Current Ratio 0.42 Measures ability to pay short-term obligations (Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities)
Quick Ratio N/A More stringent measure of short-term liquidity ((Current Assets - Inventory) ÷ Current Liabilities)
Cash Ratio 0.05 Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities)
Debt to Equity 2.19 Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity)
Debt to Assets 0.69 Portion of assets financed with debt (Total Liabilities ÷ Total Assets)

Liability Trends Comparison

This chart compares key liability metrics across different time periods, showing how American Water Works's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.

Annual Total Liabilities for American Water Works (1985–2024)

The table below shows the annual total liabilities of American Water Works from 1985 to 2024.

Year Total Liabilities Change
2024-12-31 $22.50 Billion +9.74%
2023-12-31 $20.50 Billion +2.03%
2022-12-31 $20.09 Billion +7.01%
2021-12-31 $18.78 Billion +2.54%
2020-12-31 $18.31 Billion +10.57%
2019-12-31 $16.56 Billion +7.83%
2018-12-31 $15.36 Billion +8.95%
2017-12-31 $14.10 Billion +6.28%
2016-12-31 $13.26 Billion +8.79%
2015-12-31 $12.19 Billion +8.71%
2014-12-31 $11.22 Billion +8.45%
2013-12-31 $10.34 Billion +0.66%
2012-12-31 $10.27 Billion -2.49%
2011-12-31 $10.54 Billion +5.92%
2010-12-31 $9.95 Billion +5.30%
2009-12-31 $9.45 Billion +3.80%
2008-12-31 $9.10 Billion +8.82%
2007-12-31 $8.36 Billion +16.37%
2006-12-31 $7.19 Billion -20.48%
2005-12-31 $9.04 Billion +88.30%
2001-12-31 $4.80 Billion +8.78%
2000-12-31 $4.41 Billion +4.47%
1999-12-31 $4.22 Billion +25.25%
1998-12-31 $3.37 Billion +9.69%
1997-12-31 $3.07 Billion +6.92%
1996-12-31 $2.88 Billion +15.76%
1995-12-31 $2.48 Billion +4.74%
1994-12-31 $2.37 Billion +4.30%
1993-12-31 $2.27 Billion +34.01%
1992-12-31 $1.70 Billion +8.41%
1991-12-31 $1.57 Billion +2.78%
1990-12-31 $1.52 Billion +10.48%
1989-12-31 $1.38 Billion +8.14%
1988-12-31 $1.27 Billion +7.23%
1987-12-31 $1.19 Billion +7.22%
1986-12-31 $1.11 Billion +8.86%
1985-12-31 $1.02 Billion --