California Water Service Group (CWT)vsSuburban Propane Partners LP (SPH)
CWT
California Water Service Group
$42.24
-6.92%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.72B
SPH
Suburban Propane Partners LP
$20.10
+2.55%
UTILITIES · Cap: $1.30B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Suburban Propane Partners LP generates 43% more annual revenue ($1.43B vs $1.00B). CWT leads profitability with a 12.8% profit margin vs 9.3%. SPH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.21. SPH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
CWT
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
SPH
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+29.8%
Fair Value
$62.85
Current Price
$42.24
$20.61 discount
Margin of Safety
+50.9%
Fair Value
$40.84
Current Price
$20.10
$20.74 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 130.0% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
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 1.0%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 0.8%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CWT
The strongest argument for CWT centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : SPH
The strongest argument for SPH centers on P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. PEG of 1.21 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CWT
The primary concerns for CWT are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : SPH
The primary concerns for SPH are Market Cap, Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CWT profiles as a declining stock while SPH is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CWT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.61 — expect wider price swings.
SPH is growing revenue faster at -0.8% — sustainability is the question.
SPH generates stronger free cash flow (-67M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SPH scores higher overall (65/100 vs 47/100). CWT offers better value entry with a 29.8% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
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 →Suburban Propane Partners LP
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
Suburban Propane Partners, LP, is engaged in the marketing and retail distribution of propane, fuel oil, and refined fuels. The company is headquartered in Whippany, New Jersey.
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