DUK vs AWK
By Alex · Tickerpine
Duke Energy Corporation vs American Water Works Company, I, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | DUK | AWK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $123.49 | $134.92 |
| Market cap | $96.29B | $26.81B |
| P/E ratio | 18.5 | 23.6 |
| ROE | 9.86% | 10.10% |
| Profit margin | 16.00% | 21.35% |
| Revenue growth | 1.10% | 6.20% |
| Dividend yield | 3.52% | 2.63% |
| Beta | 0.37 | 0.58 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
DUK vs AWK in plain English
- DUK is the bigger company — about 3.6× the market cap of AWK.
- DUK is cheaper on earnings (P/E 18.5 vs 23.6).
- AWK earns a higher return on equity (10% vs 10%).
- AWK is growing revenue faster (6% vs 1%).
- DUK has the higher dividend yield (3.52% vs 2.63%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
DUK return calculator
See what $1,000 in Duke Energy Corporation would be worth today.
AWK return calculator
See what $1,000 in American Water Works Company, I would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.