American States Water Co. Stock Hits New 52-Week Low at $69.45

American States Water Co. has reached a new 52-week low, trading at USD 69.45 as of November 3, 2025. This marks a significant decline for the small-cap utility company, which operates within the Other Utilities sector. Over the past year, American States Water Co. has experienced a return of -14.52%, contrasting sharply with the S&P 500's performance of 19.89%.
Despite the recent downturn, the company has shown some positive financial metrics. Its operating cash flow reached a high of USD 237.86 million, and the dividend per share was reported at USD 4.28. However, the stock's performance has been characterized by consistent underperformance against the benchmark, with a return of just 1.6% over the past year.

The company's market capitalization stands at USD 2,829 million, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.00. Additionally, American States Water Co. has a return on equity of 12.78% and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95. While the stock is trading at a discount compared to its peers, it has struggled with long-term growth, as evidenced by its net sales growth rate of 5.21% over the last five years.