American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) - Short-Term Debt to Capital

Official company branding of American Water (AWK)

American Water Works relies on the autonomous operation of its networks, ensuring exclusive access to drinking water. The current level of short-term capital load demonstrates financial stability, with the indicator value standing at 0.36. Cost optimization is achieved by outsourcing billing and design to external partners, which stabilizes the company's overall operating expenses.

Ratio of Short-Term Indebtedness to Capital: American Water Corp (AWK) for 07/04/2022 - 10/30/2026
Signature product of American Water Works Company

This indicator measures the aggregate of all credit obligations with a maturity of up to one year relative to equity. By analyzing the share of short-term loans in the company's equity, an investor assesses liquidity risk and the probability of cash flow gaps. An increase in this metric signals a rising financial burden, whereas a decrease protects assets. Stable demand for water supply and government tariff regulation allow American Water Works (AWK) to effectively control these short-term borrowings.