Consolidated Water Co Ltd (CWCO)vsCalifornia Water Service Group (CWT)
CWCO
Consolidated Water Co Ltd
$32.46
+0.25%
UTILITIES · Cap: $487.23M
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 657% more annual revenue ($1.00B vs $132.07M). CWCO leads profitability with a 13.9% profit margin vs 12.8%. CWT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.00. CWCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
CWCO
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
CWT
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+31.5%
Fair Value
$54.29
Current Price
$32.46
$21.83 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
Earnings expanding 103.8% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
4.4% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 : CWCO
The strongest argument for CWCO centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book.
Bull Case : CWT
The strongest argument for CWT centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : CWCO
The primary concerns for CWCO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : CWT
The primary concerns for CWT are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CWCO 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.
CWCO is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
CWCO generates stronger free cash flow (3M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CWCO scores higher overall (52/100 vs 47/100). 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.
Consolidated Water Co Ltd
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. designs, builds, manages and operates water treatment and production plants primarily in the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas and the United States. The company is headquartered in Grand Cayman, the Cayman Islands.
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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