American Water Works Inc. Price to Sales

The latest P/S ratio for AWK is 5.15. That is above the Utilities sector average of 2.24. Investors often review this figure alongside American Water Works Inc.'s historical trend and sector peers before judging valuation or financial health.

Against Utilities companies, AWK currently prints 5.15 for P/S ratio, while the sector average sits near 2.24. That is roughly 129.7% above the sector mean. Large gaps often invite a closer look at American Water Works Inc.'s growth, margins, and balance sheet.

A P/S ratio of 5.15 for American Water Works Inc. is not 'good' or 'bad' on its own. Compare it with the peer average (2.24) and with AWK's multi-year chart on this page. Persistently elevated multiples need growth or quality to justify them; depressed multiples need a catalyst or evidence the business is misunderstood.

After noting AWK's P/S ratio (5.15), review year-over-year change, peer averages, and a few neighboring metrics such as revenue, margins, or valuation multiples. That combination usually beats staring at a single figure. The navigation links on this page jump you to those related views.

This page's peer comparison chart is the fastest way to stack American Water Works Inc.'s P/S ratio against similar Utilities names. You can also browse sector and industry screens on Stockcircle for a broader set of Utilities companies and their key multiples and fundamentals.