California Water Service Group (CWT)vsPure Cycle Corporation (PCYO)
CWT
California Water Service Group
$48.22
-1.31%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.06B
PCYO
Pure Cycle Corporation
$11.12
+0.63%
UTILITIES · Cap: $269.65M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
California Water Service Group generates 3026% more annual revenue ($1.05B vs $33.73M). PCYO leads profitability with a 43.7% profit margin vs 12.6%. PCYO trades at a lower P/E of 18.3x. CWT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
CWT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
PCYO
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+21.4%
Fair Value
$56.20
Current Price
$48.22
$7.98 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PCYO.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.2%
16.5% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 31.4% YoY
Keeps 44 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 60.0% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.7%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 6.7% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CWT
The strongest argument for CWT centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PCYO
The strongest argument for PCYO centers on Profit Margin, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 43.7% and operating margin at 25.7%. Revenue growth of 60.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CWT
The primary concerns for CWT are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : PCYO
The primary concerns for PCYO are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PCYO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.23 — expect wider price swings.
PCYO is growing revenue faster at 60.0% — sustainability is the question.
PCYO generates stronger free cash flow (3M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CWT scores higher overall (67/100 vs 65/100) and 16.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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
Pure Cycle Corporation designs, builds, operates and maintains water and wastewater systems in the Denver metropolitan area and Colorado Front Range in the United States. The company is headquartered in Watkins, Colorado.
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