Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA)vsCalifornia Water Service Group (CWT)
ARTNA
Artesian Resources Corporation
$31.44
-0.03%
UTILITIES · Cap: $313.83M
CWT
California Water Service Group
$43.94
-0.75%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.64B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
California Water Service Group generates 786% more annual revenue ($1.00B vs $112.94M). ARTNA leads profitability with a 20.2% profit margin vs 12.8%. CWT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.00. ARTNA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
ARTNA
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
CWT
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+24.2%
Fair Value
$43.67
Current Price
$31.44
$12.23 discount
Margin of Safety
-202.0%
Fair Value
$14.62
Current Price
$43.94
$29.32 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 25.4%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
4.3% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 7.7% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 100.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARTNA
The strongest argument for ARTNA centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.2% and operating margin at 25.4%.
Bull Case : CWT
The strongest argument for CWT centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : ARTNA
The primary concerns for ARTNA are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : CWT
The primary concerns for CWT are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARTNA profiles as a value stock while CWT is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
CWT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.63 — expect wider price swings.
ARTNA is growing revenue faster at 4.3% — sustainability is the question.
ARTNA generates stronger free cash flow (-26M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ARTNA scores higher overall (56/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 20.2% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Artesian Resources Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
Artesian Resources Corporation provides water, wastewater, and other services in Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. The company is headquartered in Newark, Delaware.
California Water Service Group
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
California Water Service Group provides public water and related services in California, Washington, New Mexico and Hawaii. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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