SJW [SJW] vs American Water Works [AWK] Detailed Stock Comparison
SJW
NASDAQ
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American Water Works
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: SJW wins in 9 metrics, American Water Works wins in 11 metrics, with 0 ties. American Water Works appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | SJW | American Water Works | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 18.29 | 26.60 | SJW |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.34 | 2.69 | SJW |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 133.31 | 141.10 | SJW |
| PEG Ratio | 18.66 | 6.30 | American Water Works |
| EV/EBITDA | 12.32 | 16.26 | SJW |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 12.89% | 21.91% | American Water Works |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 22.37% | 38.64% | American Water Works |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 22.37% | 38.64% | American Water Works |
| Return on Equity | 7.49% | 10.40% | American Water Works |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 2.56% | 3.50% | American Water Works |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-185.11M | $-963.00M | SJW |
| Dividend Yield | 3.15% | 1.64% | SJW |
| 1-Year Return | -10.25% | 4.12% | American Water Works |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.45 | 5.82 | SJW |
| Enterprise Value | $3.72B | $43.36B | American Water Works |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 4.85 | 8.77 | SJW |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 60.34% | 62.38% | American Water Works |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $23 | $25 | American Water Works |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $3.00 | $5.54 | American Water Works |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.57 | 0.64 | SJW |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
SJW vs American Water Works Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SJW | -1.11% | 0.73% | -0.42% | 2.09% | 11.81% | 7.49% |
| American Water Works | 0.23% | 1.58% | 0.89% | 3.07% | 9.44% | 18.04% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SJW | -10.25% | -17.59% | -19.54% | 67.15% | 122.39% | 109.57% |
| American Water Works | 4.12% | -3.24% | 3.84% | 175.80% | 542.92% | 590.60% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: SJW vs American Water Works
| Metric | SJW | AWK |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $1.88B | $28.75B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 226,623 | 1,035,515 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 228,109 | 1,430,738 |
| Last Close | $52.35 | $146.20 |
| 52 Week Range | $44.91 - $62.18 | $118.74 - $155.50 |
| % from 52W High | -15.81% | -5.98% |
| All-Time High | $83.88 (Dec 26, 2022) | $189.65 (Dec 27, 2021) |
| % from All-Time High | -37.59% | -22.91% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.12% | 0.11% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.42% | 0.04% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.13% | 0.22% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.22% | 0.39% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.07% | 0.10% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 133.31 | 141.10 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $40.88 | $54.75 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.69 | $0.90 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $187.49M | $1.95B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-147,291,632 | $-1,340,499,968 |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 3.15% | 1.64% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.64 | $2.31 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: SJW vs American Water Works
| Metric | SJW | AWK |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 18.29 | 26.60 |
| Forward P/E | 18.66 | 25.85 |
| PEG Ratio | 18.66 | 6.30 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.45 | 5.82 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.34 | 2.69 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $1.88B | $28.75B |
| Enterprise Value | $3.72B | $43.36B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 4.85 | 8.77 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 12.32 | 16.26 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.57 | 0.64 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $40.88 | $54.75 |
Financial Statements Comparison: SJW vs American Water Works
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | SJW | AWK |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $167.60M | $1.14B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $66.47M | $468.00M |
| Gross Profit | $101.13M | $674.00M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $35.90M | $371.00M |
| EBITDA | $67.93M | $630.00M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $20.02M | $270.00M |
| Income Tax | $3.47M | $65.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $16.55M | $205.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | SJW | AWK |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $23.70M | $114.00M |
| Total Current Assets | $197.27M | $1.19B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $296.68M | $2.45B |
| Long-Term Debt | $1.69B | $13.39B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.40B | $10.53B |
| Retained Earnings | $539.58M | $2.32B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $44.66M | $35.55B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | SJW | AWK |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $44.99M | $250.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-84.76M | $-29.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-41.58M | $-246.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-35.01M | $-531.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | SJW | AWK |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 569,988 | 5.89M |
| Short Ratio | 1.87 | 5.07 |
| Short % of Float | 0.02% | 0.04% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 226,623 | 1,035,515 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 228,109 | 1,430,738 |
| Shares Outstanding | 33.63M | 194.92M |
| Float Shares | 31.47M | 194.65M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.08% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.83% | 0.95% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: SJW vs American Water Works
| Metric | SJW | AWK |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.64 | $2.31 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 3.15% | 1.64% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $1.56 | $2.63 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.63% | 0.52% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $4.68 | $7.90 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 12, 2025 | Feb 07, 2025 |