Company / Total Debt
American Water Works Total Debt History
FY2016-FY2020 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Total Debt
$9.7B
FY2020
5-year range
-
FY2016-FY2020
Trend
+11.4%
vs FY2019
Sector context
#27 of 60
Utilities
What the data says
At $9.7B, American Water Works's total debt ranks #34 of 60 in the Utilities sector. Total Debt has increased for 4 consecutive years, from $6.3B in FY2016 to $9.7B in FY2020.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$9.7B in FY2020 with a 3-year CAGR of +12.3%.
Increased from $7.6B to $9.7B over the past 2 years.
Utilities sector context is included.
Total Debt over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +12.3%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#34 of 60 in UtilitiesTop 55% of 60This company $9.7B Sector average $16.8B
▼
-42.4% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- American Water Works's total debt has grown for 4 consecutive years.
- 3-year CAGR of +12.3%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2020, total debt increased 11.4% year-over-year.
- Ranks #27 out of 60 companies in the Utilities sector.
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 | Total DebtValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | - | - |
| FY2024 | - | - |
| FY2023 | - | - |
| FY2022 | - | - |
| FY2021 | - | - |
| FY2020 | $9.7B | +11.4% |
| FY2019 | $8.7B | +13.4% |
| FY2018 | $7.6B | +12.2% |
| FY2017 | $6.8B | +7.7% |
| FY2016 | $6.3B | +6.9% |
As of FY2020 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026