California Water Service Group (CWT)vsH2O America (HTO)
CWT
California Water Service Group
$43.47
-0.34%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.61B
HTO
H2O America
$57.97
+1.42%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.39B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
California Water Service Group generates 24% more annual revenue ($1.01B vs $816.28M). HTO leads profitability with a 12.9% profit margin vs 11.8%. CWT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.96. HTO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
CWT
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
HTO
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+30.3%
Fair Value
$63.31
Current Price
$43.47
$19.84 discount
Margin of Safety
+32.5%
Fair Value
$76.99
Current Price
$57.97
$19.02 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 21.5%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 7.2% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 69.3%
0.0% earnings growth
ROE of 6.5% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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, Operating Margin.
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 EPS Growth, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CWT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.50 — expect wider price swings.
HTO is growing revenue faster at 9.4% — sustainability is the question.
HTO generates stronger free cash flow (-49M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
HTO scores higher overall (57/100 vs 53/100). CWT offers better value entry with a 30.3% margin of safety. Both earn "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.
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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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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