California Water Service Group (CWT)vsH2O America (HTO)
CWT
California Water Service Group
$43.94
-0.75%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.64B
HTO
H2O America
$56.72
+0.48%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.37B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
California Water Service Group generates 25% more annual revenue ($1.00B vs $800.59M). HTO leads profitability with a 12.8% profit margin vs 12.8%. CWT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.00. HTO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
CWT
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
HTO
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-202.0%
Fair Value
$14.62
Current Price
$43.94
$29.32 premium
Margin of Safety
-161.7%
Fair Value
$19.86
Current Price
$56.72
$36.86 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 7.7% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 100.0%
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 7.1% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 1.8%
Earnings declined 34.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CWT
The strongest argument for CWT centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : HTO
The strongest argument for HTO centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : CWT
The primary concerns for CWT are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : HTO
The primary concerns for HTO are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CWT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.63 — expect wider price swings.
HTO is growing revenue faster at -1.8% — sustainability is the question.
CWT generates stronger free cash flow (-104M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
HTO scores higher overall (49/100 vs 47/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
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.
Visit Website →H2O America
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
H2O America, provides water utility and other related services in the United States. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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