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• If you are wondering whether American States Water at around US$76.84 is offering good value right now, you are not alone. The answer depends on how you look at the stock.

• The share price recently closed at US$76.84, with a 2.1% move over the last week, a roughly flat 30 day return of 0.1%, a 6.3% gain year to date, and a 1.8% decline over the past year.

• Recent coverage has focused on American States Water as a regulated utility stock, with attention on how it fits into investors’ portfolios seeking stability and income. News flow has also highlighted the…