H2O America (HTO) Competitors

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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?

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

75.2% of American States Water shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.3% of H2O America shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of American States Water shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of H2O America shares are owned 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.

H2O America has a consensus target price of $62.17, indicating a potential upside of 3.36%. Given H2O America's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe H2O America 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)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
H2O America
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

American States Water has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
American States Water$658.07M4.86$130.44M$3.4323.81
H2O America$816.28M3.08$102.58M$2.9220.60

In the previous week, H2O America had 1 more articles in the media than American States Water. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for H2O America and 2 mentions for American States Water. American States Water's average media sentiment score of 0.36 beat H2O America's score of 0.04 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
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
H2O America
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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
American States Water19.66% 13.06% 4.99%
H2O America 12.87%6.76%2.11%

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

American States Water pays an annual dividend of $2.02 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. H2O America pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. American States Water pays out 58.9% 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. American States Water has raised its dividend for 71 consecutive years and H2O America has raised its dividend for 57 consecutive years.

Summary

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

How does H2O America compare to California Water Service Group?

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

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

In the previous week, H2O America had 1 more articles in the media than California Water Service Group. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for H2O America and 2 mentions for California Water Service Group. California Water Service Group's average media sentiment score of 0.71 beat H2O America's score of 0.04 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
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
H2O America
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

California Water Service Group currently has a consensus target price of $54.50, suggesting a potential upside of 12.52%. H2O America has a consensus target price of $62.17, suggesting a potential upside of 3.36%. Given California Water Service Group's higher possible upside, equities 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
California Water Service Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
H2O America
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

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

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
California Water Service Group11.77% 7.06% 2.13%
H2O America 12.87%6.76%2.11%

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
California Water Service Group$1.00B2.90$128.21M$2.0024.22
H2O America$816.28M3.08$102.58M$2.9220.60

California Water Service Group pays an annual dividend of $1.34 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. H2O America pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. California Water Service Group pays out 67.0% 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. California Water Service Group has increased its dividend for 59 consecutive years and H2O America has increased its dividend for 57 consecutive years. H2O America is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

California Water Service Group and H2O America tied by winning 10 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does H2O America compare to Middlesex Water?

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

Middlesex Water pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. H2O America pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Middlesex Water pays out 60.0% 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. Middlesex Water has increased its dividend for 52 consecutive years and H2O America has increased 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.

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

Middlesex Water has a beta of 0.79, suggesting that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, H2O America has a beta of 0.35, suggesting that its stock price is 65% 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
Middlesex Water22.07% 9.08% 3.25%
H2O America 12.87%6.76%2.11%

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Middlesex Water$199.11M5.14$42.82M$2.4022.90
H2O America$816.28M3.08$102.58M$2.9220.60

Middlesex Water currently has a consensus price target of $56.67, indicating a potential upside of 3.11%. H2O America has a consensus price target of $62.17, indicating a potential upside of 3.36%. 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
Middlesex Water
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
H2O America
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

In the previous week, H2O America had 2 more articles in the media than Middlesex Water. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for H2O America and 1 mentions for Middlesex Water. Middlesex Water's average media sentiment score of 1.87 beat H2O America's score of 0.04 indicating that Middlesex Water is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Middlesex Water Very Positive
H2O America Neutral

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?

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

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
H2O America12.87% 6.76% 2.11%
York Water 26.84%8.89%3.16%

H2O America pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. York Water pays an annual dividend of $0.91 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. H2O America pays out 60.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. York Water pays out 61.9% 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 York Water has increased its dividend for 27 consecutive years.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
H2O America$816.28M3.08$102.58M$2.9220.60
York Water$77.49M6.39$20.06M$1.4720.79

In the previous week, York Water had 1 more articles in the media than H2O America. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for York Water and 3 mentions for H2O America. York Water's average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat H2O America's score of 0.04 indicating that York Water is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

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

H2O America presently has a consensus target price of $62.17, suggesting a potential upside of 3.36%. Given H2O America's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe H2O America is more favorable than York Water.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
H2O America
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
York Water
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

84.3% of H2O America shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 49.9% of York Water shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of H2O America shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of York Water 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.

Summary

H2O America beats York Water on 11 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 better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation and dividends.

H2O America pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. 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.

In the previous week, H2O America and H2O America both had 3 articles in the media. Consolidated Water's average media sentiment score of 0.57 beat H2O America's score of 0.04 indicating that Consolidated Water is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
H2O America
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Consolidated Water
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, 55.2% of Consolidated Water shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of H2O America shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 6.3% of Consolidated Water 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.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
H2O America$816.28M3.08$102.58M$2.9220.60
Consolidated Water$132.07M3.54$18.34M$0.9032.47

H2O America has a beta of 0.35, meaning that its share price is 65% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Consolidated Water has a beta of 0.5, meaning that its share price is 50% less volatile than the broader market.

H2O America currently has a consensus target price of $62.17, indicating a potential upside of 3.36%. Consolidated Water has a consensus target price of $40.00, indicating a potential upside of 36.90%. Given Consolidated Water's higher probable 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
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Consolidated Water
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

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 America12.87% 6.76% 2.11%
Consolidated Water 13.50%7.81%6.84%

Summary

H2O America beats Consolidated Water on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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HTO vs. The Competition

MetricH2O AmericaUtilities IndustryUtilities SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$2.51B$4.30B$18.89B$12.18B
Dividend Yield3.06%5.20%3.96%5.90%
P/E Ratio20.5627.3420.4724.03
Price / Sales3.08189.0039.1099.66
Price / Cash9.4014.4619.3553.91
Price / Book1.402.922.476.31
Net Income$102.58M$78.15M$785.96M$337.69M
7 Day Performance6.10%-0.08%0.23%-0.94%
1 Month Performance4.38%-4.32%-1.90%-0.31%
1 Year PerformanceN/A4.88%14.40%25.81%

H2O America Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
HTO
H2O America
3.6099 of 5 stars
$60.15
+0.5%
$62.17
+3.4%
N/A$2.51B$816.28M20.56760
AWR
American States Water
2.7332 of 5 stars
$77.82
+0.9%
N/A+4.5%$3.02B$658.07M22.69810
CWT
California Water Service Group
4.2944 of 5 stars
$45.26
+0.1%
$54.50
+20.4%
+4.3%$2.71B$1.00B22.631,336
MSEX
Middlesex Water
1.9954 of 5 stars
$51.78
-0.5%
$56.67
+9.4%
+0.0%$969.58M$194.69M21.58350
YORW
York Water
2.4493 of 5 stars
$29.50
-0.1%
N/A-4.5%$478.66M$77.49M20.07110

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