Question 1

Do analysts prefer CWCO or AWK?

Accepted Answer

American Water Works has a consensus target price of $144.13, suggesting a potential downside of 2.36%. Given American Water Works' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe American Water Works is more favorable than Consolidated Water. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Consolidated Water 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00 American Water Works 1 Sell rating(s) 7 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.10

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 2.2%. American Water Works pays an annual dividend of $3.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Consolidated Water pays out 67.5% 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 preferable 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 3.07 $18.34M $0.83 30.47 American Water Works $5.14B 5.72 $1.11B $5.77 25.58

Question 4

Do insiders & institutionals believe in CWCO or AWK?

Accepted Answer

55.2% of Consolidated Water shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.6% of American Water Works shares are held by institutional investors. 5.8% of Consolidated Water shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of American Water Works shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers 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 21.26% compared to Consolidated Water's net margin of 10.49%. American Water Works' return on equity of 10.14% beat Consolidated Water's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Consolidated Water 10.49% 5.81% 5.10% American Water Works 21.26% 10.14% 3.19%

Question 6

Which has more volatility and risk, CWCO or AWK?

Accepted Answer

Consolidated Water has a beta of 0.56, indicating that its share price is 44% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, American Water Works has a beta of 0.56, indicating that its share price is 44% 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 30 more articles in the media than Consolidated Water. MarketBeat recorded 40 mentions for American Water Works and 10 mentions for Consolidated Water. American Water Works' average media sentiment score of 0.60 beat Consolidated Water's score of 0.16 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 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 5 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) 23 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 8

Do analysts prefer GWRS or AWK?

Accepted Answer

Global Water Resources currently has a consensus price target of $15.00, suggesting a potential upside of 122.55%. American Water Works has a consensus price target of $144.13, suggesting a potential downside of 2.36%. Given Global Water Resources' higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly 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) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.67 American Water Works 1 Sell rating(s) 7 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.10

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 4.5%. American Water Works pays an annual dividend of $3.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Global Water Resources pays out 375.0% 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 earnings & valuation, 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 $55.76M 3.62 $2.96M $0.08 84.25 American Water Works $5.14B 5.72 $1.11B $5.77 25.58

Question 11

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of 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 company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of American Water Works shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds 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 21.26% compared to Global Water Resources' net margin of 3.98%. American Water Works' return on equity of 10.14% beat Global Water Resources' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Global Water Resources 3.98% 2.06% 0.37% American Water Works 21.26% 10.14% 3.19%

Question 13

Which has more risk & volatility, GWRS or AWK?

Accepted Answer

Global Water Resources has a beta of 0.96, indicating that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, American Water Works has a beta of 0.56, indicating that its share price is 44% 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 23 more articles in the media than Global Water Resources. MarketBeat recorded 40 mentions for American Water Works and 17 mentions for Global Water Resources. Global Water Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.06 beat American Water Works' score of 0.60 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 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive American Water Works 13 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 23 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 15

Do analysts prefer MSEX or AWK?

Accepted Answer

Middlesex Water presently has a consensus target price of $60.75, suggesting a potential upside of 6.06%. American Water Works has a consensus target price of $144.13, suggesting a potential downside of 2.36%. Given Middlesex Water's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Middlesex Water is more favorable than American Water Works. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Middlesex Water 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 American Water Works 1 Sell rating(s) 7 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.10

Question 16

Is MSEX or AWK a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Middlesex Water pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. American Water Works pays an annual dividend of $3.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Middlesex Water pays out 52.0% 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. Middlesex Water has increased its dividend for 52 consecutive years and American Water Works has increased its dividend for 18 consecutive years. Middlesex Water is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 17

Which has better valuation and earnings, MSEX or AWK?

Accepted Answer

American Water Works has higher revenue and earnings than Middlesex Water. Middlesex Water is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than American Water Works, 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 Middlesex Water $194.69M 5.63 $42.82M $2.77 20.68 American Water Works $5.14B 5.72 $1.11B $5.77 25.58

Question 18

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in MSEX or AWK?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Is MSEX or AWK more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Middlesex Water has a net margin of 24.50% compared to American Water Works' net margin of 21.26%. American Water Works' return on equity of 10.14% beat Middlesex Water's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Middlesex Water 24.50% 10.08% 3.69% American Water Works 21.26% 10.14% 3.19%

Question 20

Which has more risk & volatility, MSEX or AWK?

Accepted Answer

Middlesex Water has a beta of 0.71, indicating that its share price is 29% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, American Water Works has a beta of 0.56, indicating that its share price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media prefer MSEX or AWK?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, American Water Works had 33 more articles in the media than Middlesex Water. MarketBeat recorded 40 mentions for American Water Works and 7 mentions for Middlesex Water. Middlesex Water's average media sentiment score of 0.79 beat American Water Works' score of 0.60 indicating that Middlesex Water is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Middlesex Water 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive American Water Works 13 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 23 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 22

Do analysts prefer AWK or AWR?

Accepted Answer

American Water Works currently has a consensus target price of $144.13, indicating a potential downside of 2.36%. American States Water has a consensus target price of $99.00, indicating a potential upside of 11.23%. Given American States Water's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe American States 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) 7 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.10 American States Water 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 23

Is AWK or AWR a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

American Water Works pays an annual dividend of $3.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. American States Water pays an annual dividend of $2.18 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. American Water Works pays out 62.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. American States Water pays out 59.7% 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 increased its dividend for 18 consecutive years and American States Water has increased its dividend for 71 consecutive years. American States Water is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 24

Which has better valuation & earnings, AWK or AWR?

Accepted Answer

American Water Works has higher revenue and earnings than American States Water. American States Water is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than American Water Works, 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 $5.14B 5.72 $1.11B $5.77 25.58 American States Water $658.07M 5.36 $130.44M $3.65 24.39

Question 25

Do institutionals and insiders believe in AWK or AWR?

Accepted Answer

86.6% of American Water Works shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.2% of American States Water shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of American Water Works 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.

Question 26

Is AWK or AWR more profitable?

Accepted Answer

American Water Works has a net margin of 21.26% compared to American States Water's net margin of 20.39%. American States Water's return on equity of 13.19% beat American Water Works' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets American Water Works 21.26% 10.14% 3.19% American States Water 20.39% 13.19% 5.23%

Question 27

Which has more volatility and risk, AWK or AWR?

Accepted Answer

American Water Works has a beta of 0.56, indicating that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, American States Water has a beta of 0.54, indicating that its stock price is 46% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media favor AWK or AWR?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, American Water Works had 17 more articles in the media than American States Water. MarketBeat recorded 40 mentions for American Water Works and 23 mentions for American States Water. American States Water's average media sentiment score of 1.15 beat American Water Works' score of 0.60 indicating that American States 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) 23 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive American States Water 6 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 29

Do analysts rate CWT or AWK?

Accepted Answer

California Water Service Group presently has a consensus target price of $53.50, suggesting a potential upside of 8.26%. American Water Works has a consensus target price of $144.13, suggesting a potential downside of 2.36%. Given California Water Service Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly 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) 7 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.10

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 2.7%. American Water Works pays an annual dividend of $3.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. California Water Service Group pays out 59.8% 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 raised its dividend for 59 consecutive years and American Water Works has raised its dividend for 18 consecutive years. California Water Service Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 31

Which has higher earnings and valuation, CWT or AWK?

Accepted Answer

American Water Works has higher revenue and earnings than California Water Service Group. California Water Service Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than American Water Works, 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 3.11 $128.21M $2.24 22.06 American Water Works $5.14B 5.72 $1.11B $5.77 25.58

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

82.8% of California Water Service Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.6% of American Water Works shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of California Water Service Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of American Water Works shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 33

Is CWT or AWK more profitable?

Accepted Answer

American Water Works has a net margin of 21.26% compared to California Water Service Group's net margin of 12.78%. American Water Works' return on equity of 10.14% beat California Water Service Group's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets California Water Service Group 12.78% 7.75% 2.34% American Water Works 21.26% 10.14% 3.19%

Question 34

Which has more risk and volatility, CWT or AWK?

Accepted Answer

California Water Service Group has a beta of 0.47, indicating that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, American Water Works has a beta of 0.56, indicating that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media favor CWT or AWK?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, American Water Works had 39 more articles in the media than California Water Service Group. MarketBeat recorded 40 mentions for American Water Works and 1 mentions for California Water Service Group. California Water Service Group's average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat American Water Works' score of 0.60 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 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 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) 23 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Metric	American Water Works	Water Utilities Industry	Utilities Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$29.78B	$6.44B	$15.99B	$23.55B
Dividend Yield	2.39%	4.19%	3.93%	3.74%
P/E Ratio	25.92	28.63	35.13	29.91
Price / Sales	5.79	4.44	3.02	3.42
Price / Cash	14.64	14.41	13.55	15.68
Price / Book	2.50	2.68	1.92	3.72
Net Income	$1.11B	$302.59M	$696.41M	$1.08B
7 Day Performance	-0.58%	-1.46%	0.46%	0.60%
1 Month Performance	14.91%	0.09%	0.59%	-0.29%
1 Year Performance	13.66%	-4.20%	0.50%	6.82%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
AWK American Water Works	3.1542 of 5 stars	$149.55 +1.3%	$144.13 -3.6%	+13.8%	$29.78B	$5.14B	25.92	7,000	Trending News Analyst Forecast
CWCO Consolidated Water	3.1479 of 5 stars	$27.65 +1.6%	N/A	-31.6%	$438.59M	$132.07M	N/A	293	Earnings Report Analyst Downgrade
GWRS Global Water Resources	4.7151 of 5 stars	$7.01 -3.7%	$15.00 +114.0%	-31.9%	$243.97M	$55.76M	163.00	129	Analyst Revision High Trading Volume
MSEX Middlesex Water	3.7662 of 5 stars	$59.50 -0.6%	$60.75 +2.1%	+8.8%	$1.13B	$194.69M	21.48	395
AWR American States Water	4.4736 of 5 stars	$90.13 +0.2%	$99.00 +9.8%	+18.2%	$3.51B	$658.07M	24.69	900	Positive News Analyst Revision

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How does American Water Works compare to Consolidated Water?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, CWCO or AWK?

Is CWCO or AWK a better dividend stock?

Does the media refer more to CWCO or AWK?

Which has more volatility and risk, CWCO or AWK?

Do analysts prefer CWCO or AWK?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in CWCO or AWK?

Is CWCO or AWK more profitable?

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How does American Water Works compare to Global Water Resources?

Which has more risk & volatility, GWRS or AWK?

Is GWRS or AWK a better dividend stock?

Is GWRS or AWK more profitable?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, GWRS or AWK?

Do analysts prefer GWRS or AWK?

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

Does the media prefer GWRS or AWK?

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How does American Water Works compare to Middlesex Water?

Is MSEX or AWK a better dividend stock?

Which has better valuation and earnings, MSEX or AWK?

Does the media prefer MSEX or AWK?

Is MSEX or AWK more profitable?

Which has more risk & volatility, MSEX or AWK?

Do analysts prefer MSEX or AWK?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in MSEX or AWK?

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How does American Water Works compare to American States Water?

Which has more volatility and risk, AWK or AWR?

Is AWK or AWR more profitable?

Which has better valuation & earnings, AWK or AWR?

Does the media favor AWK or AWR?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in AWK or AWR?

Is AWK or AWR a better dividend stock?

Do analysts prefer AWK or AWR?

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Which has higher earnings and valuation, CWT or AWK?

Is CWT or AWK more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, CWT or AWK?

Do analysts rate CWT or AWK?

Does the media favor CWT or AWK?

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