California Water Service Group (CWT)vsSolarBank Corporation Common Stock (SUUN)
CWT
California Water Service Group
$42.24
-6.92%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.72B
SUUN
SolarBank Corporation Common Stock
$0.58
-9.53%
UTILITIES · Cap: $29.80M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
California Water Service Group generates 2142% more annual revenue ($1.00B vs $44.60M). CWT leads profitability with a 12.8% profit margin vs -21.9%. CWT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.12. CWT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 47/100 (D+).
CWT
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
SUUN
Avoid28
out of 100
Grade: F
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
+49.2%
Fair Value
$2.60
Current Price
$0.58
$2.02 discount
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 1.0%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -22.0% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CWT
The strongest argument for CWT centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : SUUN
The strongest argument for SUUN centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : CWT
The primary concerns for CWT are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : SUUN
The primary concerns for SUUN are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 3.24 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CWT profiles as a declining stock while SUUN is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
CWT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.61 — expect wider price swings.
CWT is growing revenue faster at -1.0% — sustainability is the question.
SUUN generates stronger free cash flow (3M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CWT scores higher overall (47/100 vs 28/100). SUUN offers better value entry with a 49.2% margin of safety. Both earn "Hold" and "Avoid" 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 - RENEWABLE · USA
PowerBank Corporation is an independent renewable and clean energy project developer, power producer, and asset operator in Canada and the United States. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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