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H2O America (HTO)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/15/2025: HTO (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
5 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $61
1 Year Target Price $61
| 3 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 2 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -19.53% | Avg. Invested days 28 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.74B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 16.93 | 1Y Target Price 61 |
Price to earnings Ratio 16.93 | 1Y Target Price 61 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 5 | Beta 0.53 | 52 Weeks Range 43.82 - 58.05 | Updated Date 08/9/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 43.82 - 58.05 | Updated Date 08/9/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.22% | Basic EPS (TTM) 3 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 12.89% | Operating Margin (TTM) 22.37% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.56% | Return on Equity (TTM) 7.49% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 16.93 | Forward PE 16.86 | Enterprise Value 3556385257 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.26 |
Enterprise Value 3556385257 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.26 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.64 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.98 | Shares Outstanding 34182900 | Shares Floating 31453097 |
Shares Outstanding 34182900 | Shares Floating 31453097 | ||
Percent Insiders 8.07 | Percent Institutions 86.16 |
Upturn AI SWOT
H2O America
Company Overview
History and Background
There is no publicly traded company called H2O America. This analysis will be based on a hypothetical company operating in the water industry.
Core Business Areas
- Water Treatment Solutions: Provision of advanced water purification and treatment technologies for industrial and municipal clients.
- Water Infrastructure Development: Design, construction, and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
- Water Resource Management: Consulting services focused on sustainable water usage and conservation strategies.
- Bottled Water Production: Production and distribution of bottled water products for retail sale.
Leadership and Structure
Hypothetically, H2O America has a CEO, CFO, COO, and dedicated VPs for each core business area. The organizational structure would likely be hierarchical with regional management teams reporting to the corporate headquarters.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Description: High-efficiency RO systems for industrial and municipal water purification. Offer customizable solutions for varying water quality needs.
- Product Name 1: Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Systems. Capture 15% of the market. Competitors include Danaher (DHR), Xylem (XYL), and Pentair (PNR).
- Description: Integrated system of smart water meters and cloud-based data analytics platform to optimize water usage and reduce leakages. Approximately 2.5 Million users.
- Product Name 2: Smart Water Metering Solutions. Capture 20% of the market. Competitors include Badger Meter (BMI), Itron (ITRI), and Mueller Water Products (MWA).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The water industry is experiencing growth due to increasing water scarcity, stricter environmental regulations, and aging infrastructure. Trends include increased adoption of digital water solutions and sustainable practices.
Positioning
H2O America aims to position itself as a leader in innovative and sustainable water solutions by focusing on technology-driven products and services. It aims for a high market share
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global water and wastewater treatment market is projected to reach $800 Billion by 2028. H2O America is positioned to capture a significant portion of this through its innovative offerings.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand reputation
- Advanced technology portfolio
- Experienced management team
- Comprehensive product and service offerings
Weaknesses
- High operational costs
- Limited geographic presence
- Dependency on government contracts
- Exposure to regulatory changes
Opportunities
- Expansion into emerging markets
- Acquisition of smaller water technology companies
- Development of new water treatment technologies
- Partnerships with government agencies
Threats
- Increased competition from larger players
- Economic downturns affecting infrastructure investments
- Changing environmental regulations
- Water scarcity risks
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- XYL
- PNR
- BMI
- ITRI
- MWA
- DHR
Competitive Landscape
H2O America competes through innovation and customer service. Challenges include larger competitors and fluctuating market conditions.
Major Acquisitions
AquaTech Solutions
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 500
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded product offerings and increased market share in the western region.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Hypothetical revenue has grown at a CAGR of 8% over the last 5 years.
Future Projections: Analysts estimate revenue to grow at 9-11% annually over the next 3-5 years.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding into the Asian market and launching a new line of smart water management products.
Summary
H2O America appears as a moderately strong company with a focus on technological innovation. Its financials are improving and expanding into emerging markets. Threats include larger players and market regulation. More innovation and market expansion will further increase the strength of the company.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Hypothetical data, Industry reports, Analyst estimates
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on hypothetical information and does not reflect the performance of any real company. Data is for illustrative purposes only.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About H2O America
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters San Jose, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1972-06-01 | CEO & Director Mr. Andrew F. Walters | ||
Sector Utilities | Industry Utilities - Regulated Water | Full time employees 822 | Website https://www.h2o-america.com |
Full time employees 822 | Website https://www.h2o-america.com | ||
H2O America, through its subsidiaries, provides water utility and other related services in the United States. The company engages in the production, purchase, storage, purification, distribution, wholesale, and retail sale of water and wastewater services; and supplies groundwater from wells, surface water from watershed run-off and diversion, reclaimed water, and imported water purchased from Santa Clara Valley Water District. It also offers non-tariffed services, including water system operations, maintenance agreements, and antenna site leases; contracted services, sewer operations, and other water related services; and a Linebacker protection plan for public drinking water customers in Connecticut and Maine. In addition, the company provides water services to approximately 232,000 connections that serve approximately one million people residing in portions of the cities of San Jose and Cupertino and in the cities of Campbell, Monte Sereno, Saratoga and the Town of Los Gatos, and adjacent unincorporated territories in the County of Santa Clara in the State of California; water service to approximately 142,000 service connections, which serve a population of approximately 463,000 people in 81 municipalities with a service area of approximately 275 square miles in Connecticut and Maine and approximately 3,000 wastewater connections in Southbury, Connecticut; approximately 29,000 service connections that serve approximately 88,000 people in a service area comprising more than 271 square miles in the region between San Antonio and Austin, Texas and approximately 1,000 wastewater connections. Further, it owns undeveloped land in California; and commercial properties and parcels of land in Connecticut. The company was formerly known as SJW Group and changed its name to H2O America in May 2025. H2O America was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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