H2O America (HTO) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
H2O America stock (HTO) is currently trading at $56.72. H2O America PE ratio is 19.28. H2O America PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.94. Analyst consensus price target for HTO is $62.60. WallStSmart rates HTO as Underperform.
- HTO PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- HTO PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- HTO intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- HTO stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- HTO fair value vs current price
- HTO insider transactions and insider buying
- Is HTO undervalued or overvalued?
- H2O America financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- HTO Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- HTO analyst price target and Smart Rating
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HTO Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · H2O America (HTO)
HTO trades 162% above its Graham fair value of $19.86, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
H2O America (HTO) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/book, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and revenue growth. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
H2O America (HTO) Key Strengths (3)
95.20% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Trading at 1.53x book value, attractively priced
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
H2O America (HTO) Areas to Watch (7)
Revenue declining -1.80%, a shrinking business
Earnings declining -34.40%, profits shrinking
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion
Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional
Revenue is fairly priced at 2.94x sales
Decent profitability, keeps $13 per $100 revenue
H2O America (HTO) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 49/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 8.3/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 3.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Price/Book, Market Cap. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (1.53) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.49), Price/Sales (2.94) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -1.80%, EPS Growth at -34.40%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 7.06%, Operating Margin at 19.70%, Profit Margin at 12.80%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 7.06% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -1.80% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Revenue Growth and EPS Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
HTO Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
HTO's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.94x trades 36% below its historical average of 4.58x (1th percentile). The current valuation is 71% below its historical high of 10.13x set in Feb 2006, and 22% above its historical low of 2.41x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~2.4x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for H2O America (HTO) · UTILITIES › UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER
The Big Picture
H2O America faces headwinds with declining revenue, though profitability provides a cushion. Revenue reached 801M with 2% decline year-over-year. Profit margins of 12.8% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
Free cash flow is -239M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can H2O America push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Sector dynamics: monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact H2O America.
Bottom Line
H2O America faces challenges with declining revenue. While profitability provides a buffer, the long-term trajectory needs to improve. Watch for management's strategic response and whether the company can stabilize or pivot to new growth drivers.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About H2O America(HTO)
NASDAQ
UTILITIES
UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER
USA
H2O America, provides water utility and other related services in the United States. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.