Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
American States Water Company Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
12.5%
FY2025
5-year range
11.1% / 16.1%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-3.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#14 of 68
Utilities
What the data says
American States Water Company's return on equity (roe) of 12.5% is higher than 79% of companies in the Utilities sector (FY2025). Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 11.1% in FY2022 to 16.1% in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
12.5% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -1.0%. Top quartile in the Utilities sector.
Declined from 16.1% to 12.5% over the past 2 years.
Utilities sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +1.4pp
- 5-Year Change
- -1.0pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+252.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 3.7% year-over-year.
- Currently 8.9pp above the Utilities sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2023.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2022.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.75 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- Strong profit margin: 20.4%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 12.5% | -3.7% |
| FY2024 | 13.0% | -19.5% |
| FY2023 | 16.1% | +45.7% |
| FY2022 | 11.1% | -19.6% |
| FY2021 | 13.8% | +2.1% |
| FY2020 | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| FY2019 | 14.0% | +22.6% |
| FY2018 | 11.4% | -12.6% |
| FY2017 | 13.1% | +8.3% |
| FY2016 | 12.1% | -6.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026