Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
American Water Works Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
3.1%
FY2025
5-year range
2.5% / 3.2%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-2.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#27 of 72
Utilities
What the data says
At 3.1%, American Water Works's return on assets (roa) ranks #27 of 72 in the Utilities sector. Return on Assets (ROA) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 2.0% in FY2019 to 3.2% in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
3.1% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +0.3%.
Remained stable around 3.1% over the past 2 years.
Utilities sector context is included.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +0.4pp
- 5-Year Change
- +0.3pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#27 of 72 in UtilitiesTop 37% of 72This company 3.1% Sector average 2.5%
▼
+24.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on assets (roa) decreased 2.2% year-over-year.
- Currently 0.6pp above the Utilities sector average.
- Peak return on assets (roa) was recorded in FY2024.
- Lowest return on assets (roa) in the period was in FY2019.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.50 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- Strong profit margin: 22.6%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| FY2024 | 3.2% | +2.6% |
| FY2023 | 3.1% | +14.7% |
| FY2022 | 2.7% | +8.4% |
| FY2021 | 2.5% | -12.2% |
| FY2020 | 2.9% | +42.3% |
| FY2019 | 2.0% | -16.3% |
| FY2018 | 2.4% | +9.6% |
| FY2017 | 2.2% | -13.4% |
| FY2016 | 2.5% | -8.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026