Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA)vsCalifornia Water Service Group (CWT)
ARTNA
Artesian Resources Corporation
$35.85
-0.14%
UTILITIES · Cap: $370.23M
CWT
California Water Service Group
$48.22
-1.31%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
California Water Service Group generates 802% more annual revenue ($1.05B vs $116.94M). ARTNA leads profitability with a 20.2% profit margin vs 12.6%. CWT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.22. CWT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
ARTNA
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
CWT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+8.4%
Fair Value
$36.13
Current Price
$35.85
$0.28 discount
Margin of Safety
+21.4%
Fair Value
$56.20
Current Price
$48.22
$7.98 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 35.5%
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.2%
16.5% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 31.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.4% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 6.7% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARTNA
The strongest argument for ARTNA centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.2% and operating margin at 35.5%.
Bull Case : CWT
The strongest argument for CWT centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ARTNA
The primary concerns for ARTNA are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
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 mature stock while CWT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CWT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.49 — expect wider price swings.
CWT is growing revenue faster at 16.5% — sustainability is the question.
ARTNA generates stronger free cash flow (-3M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CWT scores higher overall (67/100 vs 58/100) and 16.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" 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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