Do analysts rate HTO or AWR?

H2O America presently has a consensus target price of $62.17, indicating a potential upside of 8.95%. Given H2O America's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe H2O America is more favorable than American States Water. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score H2O America 1 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.56 American States Water 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

Does the media favor HTO or AWR?

In the previous week, H2O America had 3 more articles in the media than American States Water. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for H2O America and 4 mentions for American States Water. H2O America's average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat American States Water's score of 0.83 indicating that H2O America is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment H2O America 5 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive American States Water 1 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media refer more to HTO or CWT?

In the previous week, H2O America had 5 more articles in the media than California Water Service Group. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for H2O America and 2 mentions for California Water Service Group. H2O America's average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat California Water Service Group's score of 0.86 indicating that H2O America is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment H2O America 5 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive California Water Service Group 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, HTO or MSEX?

H2O America has higher revenue and earnings than Middlesex Water. H2O America is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Middlesex Water, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio H2O America $800.59M 2.98 $102.58M $2.92 19.54 Middlesex Water $194.69M 5.06 $42.82M $2.40 22.06

Does the media prefer HTO or MSEX?

In the previous week, H2O America had 5 more articles in the media than Middlesex Water. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for H2O America and 2 mentions for Middlesex Water. Middlesex Water's average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat H2O America's score of 1.08 indicating that Middlesex Water is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment H2O America 5 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Middlesex Water 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts recommend YORW or HTO?

H2O America has a consensus price target of $62.17, suggesting a potential upside of 8.95%. Given H2O America's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe H2O America is more favorable than York Water. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score York Water 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00 H2O America 1 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.56

Which has higher earnings and valuation, YORW or HTO?

H2O America has higher revenue and earnings than York Water. H2O America is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than York Water, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio York Water $77.49M 6.27 $20.06M $1.47 20.38 H2O America $800.59M 2.98 $102.58M $2.92 19.54

Is YORW or HTO more profitable?

York Water has a net margin of 26.84% compared to H2O America's net margin of 12.87%. York Water's return on equity of 8.89% beat H2O America's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets York Water 26.84% 8.89% 3.16% H2O America 12.87% 6.76% 2.11%

Does the media favor HTO or CWCO?

In the previous week, H2O America had 5 more articles in the media than Consolidated Water. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for H2O America and 2 mentions for Consolidated Water. H2O America's average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat Consolidated Water's score of 0.29 indicating that H2O America is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment H2O America 5 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Consolidated Water 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

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HTO vs. AWR, CWT, MSEX, YORW, and CWCO

Should you buy H2O America stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares H2O America with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with H2O America include American States Water (AWR), California Water Service Group (CWT), Middlesex Water (MSEX), York Water (YORW), and Consolidated Water (CWCO). These companies are all part of the "water utilities" industry.

How does H2O America compare to American States Water?

H2O America (NASDAQ:HTO) and American States Water (NYSE:AWR) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, profitability, earnings and valuation.

American States Water has a net margin of 19.66% compared to H2O America's net margin of 12.87%. American States Water's return on equity of 13.06% beat H2O America's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
H2O America	12.87%	6.76%	2.11%
American States Water	19.66%	13.06%	4.99%

American States Water has lower revenue, but higher earnings than H2O America. H2O America is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than American States Water, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
H2O America	$800.59M	2.98	$102.58M	$2.92	19.54
American States Water	$658.07M	4.63	$130.44M	$3.43	22.66

H2O America pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. American States Water pays an annual dividend of $2.02 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. H2O America pays out 60.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. American States Water pays out 58.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. H2O America has increased its dividend for 57 consecutive years and American States Water has increased its dividend for 71 consecutive years.

In the previous week, H2O America had 3 more articles in the media than American States Water. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for H2O America and 4 mentions for American States Water. H2O America's average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat American States Water's score of 0.83 indicating that H2O America is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
H2O America	5 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
American States Water	1 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

H2O America presently has a consensus target price of $62.17, indicating a potential upside of 8.95%. Given H2O America's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe H2O America is more favorable than American States Water.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
H2O America	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.56
American States Water	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

84.3% of H2O America shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.2% of American States Water shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of H2O America shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of American States Water shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

H2O America has a beta of 0.35, meaning that its share price is 65% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, American States Water has a beta of 0.6, meaning that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

American States Water beats H2O America on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does H2O America compare to California Water Service Group?

H2O America (NASDAQ:HTO) and California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, profitability, risk and dividends.

H2O America pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. California Water Service Group pays an annual dividend of $1.34 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. H2O America pays out 60.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. California Water Service Group pays out 67.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. H2O America has raised its dividend for 57 consecutive years and California Water Service Group has raised its dividend for 59 consecutive years. H2O America is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

H2O America has a net margin of 12.87% compared to California Water Service Group's net margin of 11.77%. California Water Service Group's return on equity of 7.06% beat H2O America's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
H2O America	12.87%	6.76%	2.11%
California Water Service Group	11.77%	7.06%	2.13%

H2O America currently has a consensus price target of $62.17, indicating a potential upside of 8.95%. California Water Service Group has a consensus price target of $54.50, indicating a potential upside of 19.47%. Given California Water Service Group's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe California Water Service Group is more favorable than H2O America.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
H2O America	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.56
California Water Service Group	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

California Water Service Group has higher revenue and earnings than H2O America. H2O America is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than California Water Service Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
H2O America	$800.59M	2.98	$102.58M	$2.92	19.54
California Water Service Group	$1.00B	2.73	$128.21M	$2.00	22.81

In the previous week, H2O America had 5 more articles in the media than California Water Service Group. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for H2O America and 2 mentions for California Water Service Group. H2O America's average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat California Water Service Group's score of 0.86 indicating that H2O America is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
H2O America	5 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
California Water Service Group	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

84.3% of H2O America shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.8% of California Water Service Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of H2O America shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of California Water Service Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

H2O America has a beta of 0.35, suggesting that its stock price is 65% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, California Water Service Group has a beta of 0.53, suggesting that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

H2O America beats California Water Service Group on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does H2O America compare to Middlesex Water?

H2O America (NASDAQ:HTO) and Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, valuation, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

H2O America has higher revenue and earnings than Middlesex Water. H2O America is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Middlesex Water, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
H2O America	$800.59M	2.98	$102.58M	$2.92	19.54
Middlesex Water	$194.69M	5.06	$42.82M	$2.40	22.06

In the previous week, H2O America had 5 more articles in the media than Middlesex Water. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for H2O America and 2 mentions for Middlesex Water. Middlesex Water's average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat H2O America's score of 1.08 indicating that Middlesex Water is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
H2O America	5 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Middlesex Water	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

84.3% of H2O America shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.5% of Middlesex Water shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of H2O America shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Middlesex Water shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

H2O America pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Middlesex Water pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. H2O America pays out 60.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Middlesex Water pays out 60.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. H2O America has raised its dividend for 57 consecutive years and Middlesex Water has raised its dividend for 52 consecutive years. H2O America is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

H2O America currently has a consensus price target of $62.17, suggesting a potential upside of 8.95%. Middlesex Water has a consensus price target of $56.67, suggesting a potential upside of 7.04%. Given H2O America's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe H2O America is more favorable than Middlesex Water.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
H2O America	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.56
Middlesex Water	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

H2O America has a beta of 0.35, suggesting that its share price is 65% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Middlesex Water has a beta of 0.79, suggesting that its share price is 21% less volatile than the broader market.

Middlesex Water has a net margin of 22.07% compared to H2O America's net margin of 12.87%. Middlesex Water's return on equity of 9.08% beat H2O America's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
H2O America	12.87%	6.76%	2.11%
Middlesex Water	22.07%	9.08%	3.25%

Summary

H2O America beats Middlesex Water on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does H2O America compare to York Water?

York Water (NASDAQ:YORW) and H2O America (NASDAQ:HTO) are both utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation and risk.

In the previous week, H2O America had 6 more articles in the media than York Water. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for H2O America and 1 mentions for York Water. York Water's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat H2O America's score of 1.08 indicating that York Water is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
York Water	Very Positive
H2O America	Positive

H2O America has higher revenue and earnings than York Water. H2O America is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than York Water, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
York Water	$77.49M	6.27	$20.06M	$1.47	20.38
H2O America	$800.59M	2.98	$102.58M	$2.92	19.54

York Water has a beta of 0.61, indicating that its share price is 39% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, H2O America has a beta of 0.35, indicating that its share price is 65% less volatile than the broader market.

York Water pays an annual dividend of $0.91 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. H2O America pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. York Water pays out 61.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. H2O America pays out 60.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. York Water has raised its dividend for 27 consecutive years and H2O America has raised its dividend for 57 consecutive years. H2O America is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

49.9% of York Water shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.3% of H2O America shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of York Water shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of H2O America shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

York Water has a net margin of 26.84% compared to H2O America's net margin of 12.87%. York Water's return on equity of 8.89% beat H2O America's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
York Water	26.84%	8.89%	3.16%
H2O America	12.87%	6.76%	2.11%

H2O America has a consensus price target of $62.17, suggesting a potential upside of 8.95%. Given H2O America's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe H2O America is more favorable than York Water.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
York Water	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
H2O America	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.56

Summary

H2O America beats York Water on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does H2O America compare to Consolidated Water?

H2O America (NASDAQ:HTO) and Consolidated Water (NASDAQ:CWCO) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk and dividends.

H2O America has a beta of 0.35, suggesting that its share price is 65% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Consolidated Water has a beta of 0.51, suggesting that its share price is 49% less volatile than the broader market.

H2O America has higher revenue and earnings than Consolidated Water. H2O America is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Consolidated Water, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
H2O America	$800.59M	2.98	$102.58M	$2.92	19.54
Consolidated Water	$132.07M	3.65	$18.34M	$0.90	33.46

Consolidated Water has a net margin of 13.50% compared to H2O America's net margin of 12.87%. Consolidated Water's return on equity of 7.81% beat H2O America's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
H2O America	12.87%	6.76%	2.11%
Consolidated Water	13.50%	7.81%	6.84%

H2O America pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Consolidated Water pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. H2O America pays out 60.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Consolidated Water pays out 62.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. H2O America has raised its dividend for 57 consecutive years and Consolidated Water has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years. H2O America is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

H2O America currently has a consensus price target of $62.17, suggesting a potential upside of 8.95%. Consolidated Water has a consensus price target of $40.00, suggesting a potential upside of 32.85%. Given Consolidated Water's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Consolidated Water is more favorable than H2O America.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
H2O America	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.56
Consolidated Water	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

In the previous week, H2O America had 5 more articles in the media than Consolidated Water. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for H2O America and 2 mentions for Consolidated Water. H2O America's average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat Consolidated Water's score of 0.29 indicating that H2O America is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
H2O America	5 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Consolidated Water	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

84.3% of H2O America shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.2% of Consolidated Water shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of H2O America shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.3% of Consolidated Water shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

H2O America beats Consolidated Water on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of NASDAQ and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.

HTO vs. The Competition

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Metric	H2O America	Utilities Industry	Utilities Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$2.39B	$4.28B	$18.90B	$12.07B
Dividend Yield	3.08%	5.17%	3.95%	5.67%
P/E Ratio	19.54	27.42	20.29	24.42
Price / Sales	2.98	189.99	41.23	109.94
Price / Cash	9.06	14.39	19.38	37.92
Price / Book	1.33	2.92	2.46	6.83
Net Income	$102.58M	$78.15M	$785.96M	$337.67M
7 Day Performance	-0.64%	-2.25%	-0.42%	2.68%
1 Month Performance	2.15%	-2.18%	-0.84%	1.56%
1 Year Performance	N/A	8.95%	16.05%	30.59%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
HTO H2O America	4.4903 of 5 stars	$57.06 flat	$62.17 +8.9%	N/A	$2.39B	$800.59M	19.54	760	News Coverage Positive News
AWR American States Water	3.678 of 5 stars	$76.93 -1.8%	N/A	-0.5%	$3.07B	$658.07M	22.43	810
CWT California Water Service Group	4.4954 of 5 stars	$45.31 -1.1%	$54.50 +20.3%	-1.5%	$2.74B	$1.00B	22.66	1,336	Analyst Downgrade
MSEX Middlesex Water	2.5364 of 5 stars	$52.62 -1.4%	$56.67 +7.7%	-6.4%	$993.98M	$194.69M	21.93	350	News Coverage Positive News
YORW York Water	2.5381 of 5 stars	$29.69 -1.9%	N/A	-7.2%	$490.81M	$79.11M	20.20	110	Positive News

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Which has better valuation and earnings, HTO or AWR?

Is HTO or AWR a better dividend stock?

Does the media favor HTO or AWR?

Do analysts rate HTO or AWR?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of HTO or AWR?

Which has more volatility & risk, HTO or AWR?

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How does H2O America compare to California Water Service Group?

Is HTO or CWT a better dividend stock?

Is HTO or CWT more profitable?

Do analysts recommend HTO or CWT?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, HTO or CWT?

Does the media refer more to HTO or CWT?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in HTO or CWT?

Which has more volatility & risk, HTO or CWT?

Summary

How does H2O America compare to Middlesex Water?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, HTO or MSEX?

Does the media prefer HTO or MSEX?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in HTO or MSEX?

Is HTO or MSEX a better dividend stock?

Do analysts recommend HTO or MSEX?

Which has more risk & volatility, HTO or MSEX?

Is HTO or MSEX more profitable?

Summary

How does H2O America compare to York Water?

Does the media favor YORW or HTO?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, YORW or HTO?

Which has more risk and volatility, YORW or HTO?

Is YORW or HTO a better dividend stock?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of YORW or HTO?

Is YORW or HTO more profitable?

Do analysts recommend YORW or HTO?

Summary

How does H2O America compare to Consolidated Water?

Which has more risk & volatility, HTO or CWCO?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, HTO or CWCO?

Is HTO or CWCO more profitable?

Is HTO or CWCO a better dividend stock?

Do analysts rate HTO or CWCO?

Does the media favor HTO or CWCO?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in HTO or CWCO?

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