American States Water Company (AWR)

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American States Water Company (AWR) is up 8.6% since the beginning of the year. At $78 per share, AWR is trading 4.4% below its 52-week high of $81. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of AWR shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,086.

American States Water Company (AWR) has returned 8.62% so far this year and 2.61% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, AWR has returned 8.43% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 1990, AWR's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.12%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.2 years.

Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Jun 1998 with a return of +24.4%, while the worst month was Feb 2000 at -18.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, AWR closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 26, 1998 with a return of +45.6%, while the worst single day was Feb 25, 1998 at -30.2%.

American States Water Company has an annualized alpha of 10.05%, beta of 0.59, and R2 of 0.13 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 26, 1990.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (57.22%) than losses (29.29%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.59 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.13 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R2 of 0.13 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

AWR ranks 44 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

American States Water Company provided a 2.60% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.02 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 35 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American States Water Company. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the American States Water Company. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the American States Water Company was 37.39%, occurring on Oct 27, 2008. Recovery took 926 trading sessions.

The current American States Water Company drawdown is 17.16%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of American States Water Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how American States Water Company is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.