Question 1

Do analysts rate CWCO or AWK?

Accepted Answer

Consolidated Water currently has a consensus price target of $40.00, indicating a potential upside of 36.33%. American Water Works has a consensus price target of $140.60, indicating a potential upside of 3.17%. Given Consolidated Water's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Consolidated Water is more favorable than American Water Works. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Consolidated Water 1 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00 American Water Works 1 Sell rating(s) 8 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.09

Question 2

Is CWCO or AWK a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Consolidated Water pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. American Water Works pays an annual dividend of $3.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Consolidated Water pays out 62.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. American Water Works pays out 62.0% 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. Consolidated Water has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years and American Water Works has increased its dividend for 18 consecutive years. American Water Works is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 3

Which has better valuation & earnings, CWCO or AWK?

Accepted Answer

American Water Works has higher revenue and earnings than Consolidated Water. American Water Works 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 Consolidated Water $132.07M 3.55 $18.34M $0.90 32.60 American Water Works $5.28B 5.04 $1.11B $5.77 23.62

Question 4

Do insiders & institutionals believe in CWCO or AWK?

Accepted Answer

55.2% of Consolidated Water shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.6% of American Water Works shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.8% of Consolidated Water shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of American Water Works shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Question 5

Is CWCO or AWK more profitable?

Accepted Answer

American Water Works has a net margin of 21.35% compared to Consolidated Water's net margin of 13.50%. American Water Works' return on equity of 10.38% beat Consolidated Water's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Consolidated Water 13.50% 7.81% 6.84% American Water Works 21.35% 10.38% 3.23%

Question 6

Which has more risk and volatility, CWCO or AWK?

Accepted Answer

Consolidated Water has a beta of 0.52, meaning that its stock price is 48% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, American Water Works has a beta of 0.61, meaning that its stock price is 39% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media refer more to CWCO or AWK?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, American Water Works had 31 more articles in the media than Consolidated Water. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for American Water Works and 3 mentions for Consolidated Water. American Water Works' average media sentiment score of 0.73 beat Consolidated Water's score of 0.47 indicating that American Water Works is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Consolidated Water 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral American Water Works 13 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 14 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 8

Do analysts rate GWRS or AWK?

Accepted Answer

Global Water Resources presently has a consensus price target of $15.00, indicating a potential upside of 109.23%. American Water Works has a consensus price target of $140.60, indicating a potential upside of 3.17%. Given Global Water Resources' higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Global Water Resources is more favorable than American Water Works. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Global Water Resources 1 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.50 American Water Works 1 Sell rating(s) 8 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.09

Question 9

Is GWRS or AWK a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Global Water Resources pays an annual dividend of $0.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. American Water Works pays an annual dividend of $3.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Global Water Resources pays out 428.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. American Water Works pays out 62.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Global Water Resources has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years and American Water Works has raised its dividend for 18 consecutive years.

Question 10

Which has higher valuation & earnings, GWRS or AWK?

Accepted Answer

American Water Works has higher revenue and earnings than Global Water Resources. American Water Works is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Global Water Resources, 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 Global Water Resources $56.59M 3.64 $2.96M $0.07 102.41 American Water Works $5.28B 5.04 $1.11B $5.77 23.62

Question 11

Do institutionals and insiders believe in GWRS or AWK?

Accepted Answer

27.9% of Global Water Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.6% of American Water Works shares are owned by institutional investors. 53.7% of Global Water Resources shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of American Water Works shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 12

Is GWRS or AWK more profitable?

Accepted Answer

American Water Works has a net margin of 21.35% compared to Global Water Resources' net margin of 3.53%. American Water Works' return on equity of 10.38% beat Global Water Resources' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Global Water Resources 3.53% 3.53% 0.63% American Water Works 21.35% 10.38% 3.23%

Question 13

Which has more risk and volatility, GWRS or AWK?

Accepted Answer

Global Water Resources has a beta of 0.92, suggesting that its share price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, American Water Works has a beta of 0.61, suggesting that its share price is 39% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media prefer GWRS or AWK?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, American Water Works had 31 more articles in the media than Global Water Resources. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for American Water Works and 3 mentions for Global Water Resources. Global Water Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.87 beat American Water Works' score of 0.73 indicating that Global Water Resources is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Global Water Resources 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive American Water Works 13 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 14 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 15

Do analysts prefer AWK or MSEX?

Accepted Answer

American Water Works currently has a consensus target price of $140.60, suggesting a potential upside of 3.17%. Middlesex Water has a consensus target price of $60.67, suggesting a potential upside of 4.76%. Given Middlesex Water's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Middlesex Water is more favorable than American Water Works. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score American Water Works 1 Sell rating(s) 8 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.09 Middlesex Water 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 16

Is AWK or MSEX a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

American Water Works pays an annual dividend of $3.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Middlesex Water pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. American Water Works pays out 62.0% 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. American Water Works has raised its dividend for 18 consecutive years and Middlesex Water has raised its dividend for 52 consecutive years.

Question 17

Which has higher earnings and valuation, AWK or MSEX?

Accepted Answer

American Water Works has higher revenue and earnings than Middlesex Water. American Water Works 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 American Water Works $5.28B 5.04 $1.11B $5.77 23.62 Middlesex Water $194.69M 5.54 $42.82M $2.40 24.13

Question 18

Do insiders & institutionals believe in AWK or MSEX?

Accepted Answer

86.6% of American Water Works shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.5% of Middlesex Water shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of American Water Works shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Middlesex Water shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 19

Is AWK or MSEX more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Middlesex Water has a net margin of 22.07% compared to American Water Works' net margin of 21.35%. American Water Works' return on equity of 10.38% beat Middlesex Water's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets American Water Works 21.35% 10.38% 3.23% Middlesex Water 22.07% 9.08% 3.25%

Question 20

Which has more volatility and risk, AWK or MSEX?

Accepted Answer

American Water Works has a beta of 0.61, suggesting that its stock price is 39% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Middlesex Water has a beta of 0.78, suggesting that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media refer more to AWK or MSEX?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, American Water Works had 29 more articles in the media than Middlesex Water. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for American Water Works and 5 mentions for Middlesex Water. Middlesex Water's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat American Water Works' score of 0.73 indicating that Middlesex Water is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment American Water Works 13 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 14 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Middlesex Water 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 22

Do analysts recommend AWR or AWK?

Accepted Answer

American Water Works has a consensus target price of $140.60, indicating a potential upside of 3.17%. Given American Water Works' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe American Water Works is more favorable than American States Water. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score American States Water 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00 American Water Works 1 Sell rating(s) 8 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.09

Question 23

Is AWR or AWK a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

American States Water pays an annual dividend of $2.02 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. American Water Works pays an annual dividend of $3.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. American States Water pays out 58.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. American Water Works pays out 62.0% 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. American States Water has raised its dividend for 71 consecutive years and American Water Works has raised its dividend for 18 consecutive years.

Question 24

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, AWR or AWK?

Accepted Answer

American Water Works has higher revenue and earnings than American States Water. American Water Works 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 American States Water $658.07M 5.14 $130.44M $3.43 25.17 American Water Works $5.28B 5.04 $1.11B $5.77 23.62

Question 25

Do insiders & institutionals believe in AWR or AWK?

Accepted Answer

75.2% of American States Water shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.6% of American Water Works shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of American States Water shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of American Water Works shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 26

Is AWR or AWK more profitable?

Accepted Answer

American Water Works has a net margin of 21.35% compared to American States Water's net margin of 19.66%. American States Water's return on equity of 13.06% beat American Water Works' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets American States Water 19.66% 13.06% 4.99% American Water Works 21.35% 10.38% 3.23%

Question 27

Which has more risk & volatility, AWR or AWK?

Accepted Answer

American States Water has a beta of 0.59, meaning that its share price is 41% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, American Water Works has a beta of 0.61, meaning that its share price is 39% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media refer more to AWR or AWK?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, American Water Works had 28 more articles in the media than American States Water. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for American Water Works and 6 mentions for American States Water. American States Water's average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat American Water Works' score of 0.73 indicating that American States Water is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment American States Water 3 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive American Water Works 13 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 14 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 29

Do analysts recommend CWT or AWK?

Accepted Answer

California Water Service Group currently has a consensus price target of $54.50, indicating a potential upside of 6.48%. American Water Works has a consensus price target of $140.60, indicating a potential upside of 3.17%. Given California Water Service Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe California Water Service Group is more favorable than American Water Works. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score California Water Service Group 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 American Water Works 1 Sell rating(s) 8 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.09

Question 30

Is CWT or AWK a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

California Water Service Group pays an annual dividend of $1.34 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. American Water Works pays an annual dividend of $3.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. California Water Service Group pays out 67.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. American Water Works pays out 62.0% 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. California Water Service Group has increased its dividend for 59 consecutive years and American Water Works has increased its dividend for 18 consecutive years. American Water Works is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Question 31

Which has higher valuation & earnings, CWT or AWK?

Accepted Answer

American Water Works has higher revenue and earnings than California Water Service Group. American Water Works 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 California Water Service Group $1.00B 3.06 $128.21M $2.00 25.59 American Water Works $5.28B 5.04 $1.11B $5.77 23.62

Question 32

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of CWT or AWK?

Accepted Answer

82.8% of California Water Service Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.6% of American Water Works shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of California Water Service Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of American Water Works shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 33

Is CWT or AWK more profitable?

Accepted Answer

American Water Works has a net margin of 21.35% compared to California Water Service Group's net margin of 11.77%. American Water Works' return on equity of 10.38% beat California Water Service Group's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets California Water Service Group 11.77% 7.06% 2.13% American Water Works 21.35% 10.38% 3.23%

Question 34

Which has more risk & volatility, CWT or AWK?

Accepted Answer

California Water Service Group has a beta of 0.51, meaning that its share price is 49% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, American Water Works has a beta of 0.61, meaning that its share price is 39% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media prefer CWT or AWK?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, American Water Works had 19 more articles in the media than California Water Service Group. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for American Water Works and 15 mentions for California Water Service Group. California Water Service Group's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat American Water Works' score of 0.73 indicating that California Water Service Group is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment California Water Service Group 4 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 7 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive American Water Works 13 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 14 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Metric	American Water Works	UTIL Industry	Utilities Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$26.63B	$8.03B	$18.66B	$23.61B
Dividend Yield	2.59%	2.79%	4.00%	4.19%
P/E Ratio	23.63	24.83	19.76	30.75
Price / Sales	5.04	4.44	22.17	160.06
Price / Cash	13.51	13.04	19.30	31.18
Price / Book	2.45	2.08	2.40	4.62
Net Income	$1.11B	$416.55M	$786.22M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	1.10%	-0.36%	-0.99%	0.16%
1 Month Performance	3.38%	0.88%	-0.32%	1.12%
1 Year Performance	-2.82%	-3.13%	21.07%	17.16%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
AWK American Water Works	3.682 of 5 stars	$136.28 -0.4%	$140.60 +3.2%	-2.0%	$26.63B	$5.28B	23.63	7,000	Earnings Report Dividend Announcement
CWCO Consolidated Water	3.9111 of 5 stars	$29.52 +0.7%	$40.00 +35.5%	+0.8%	$469.13M	$132.07M	N/A	200
GWRS Global Water Resources	4.5133 of 5 stars	$7.35 -0.1%	$15.00 +104.1%	-25.2%	$211.70M	$55.76M	66.91	90	News Coverage Positive News Gap Down
MSEX Middlesex Water	2.7007 of 5 stars	$56.17 0.0%	$60.67 +8.0%	+7.4%	$1.05B	$194.69M	23.41	350	News Coverage Earnings Report Analyst Forecast Gap Up
AWR American States Water	3.1614 of 5 stars	$86.29 -0.1%	N/A	+16.8%	$3.39B	$658.07M	25.19	810	Positive News Upcoming Earnings Dividend Increase

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How does American Water Works compare to Consolidated Water?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in CWCO or AWK?

Which has more risk and volatility, CWCO or AWK?

Does the media refer more to CWCO or AWK?

Do analysts rate CWCO or AWK?

Which has better valuation & earnings, CWCO or AWK?

Is CWCO or AWK a better dividend stock?

Is CWCO or AWK more profitable?

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Does the media prefer GWRS or AWK?

Which has more risk and volatility, GWRS or AWK?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in GWRS or AWK?

Is GWRS or AWK more profitable?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, GWRS or AWK?

Is GWRS or AWK a better dividend stock?

Do analysts rate GWRS or AWK?

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How does American Water Works compare to Middlesex Water?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, AWK or MSEX?

Is AWK or MSEX more profitable?

Do analysts prefer AWK or MSEX?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in AWK or MSEX?

Which has more volatility and risk, AWK or MSEX?

Does the media refer more to AWK or MSEX?

Is AWK or MSEX a better dividend stock?

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How does American Water Works compare to American States Water?

Which has more risk & volatility, AWR or AWK?

Is AWR or AWK more profitable?

Do analysts recommend AWR or AWK?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, AWR or AWK?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in AWR or AWK?

Does the media refer more to AWR or AWK?

Is AWR or AWK a better dividend stock?

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Do analysts recommend CWT or AWK?

Is CWT or AWK more profitable?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of CWT or AWK?

Is CWT or AWK a better dividend stock?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, CWT or AWK?

Does the media prefer CWT or AWK?

Which has more risk & volatility, CWT or AWK?

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