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