California Water Service Group (CWT)vsAT&T Inc (TBB)
CWT
California Water Service Group
$43.03
-0.02%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.54B
TBB
AT&T Inc
$21.68
+0.46%
· Cap: $132.56B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
CWT leads profitability with a 11.8% profit margin vs 0.0%. TBB trades at a lower P/E of 4.2x. CWT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
CWT
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
TBB
Avoid25
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+30.3%
Fair Value
$63.31
Current Price
$43.03
$20.28 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TBB.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 2.7B in free cash flow
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% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
0.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CWT
The strongest argument for CWT centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : TBB
The strongest argument for TBB centers on P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : CWT
The primary concerns for CWT are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : TBB
The primary concerns for TBB are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 1.57 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CWT is growing revenue faster at 5.2% — sustainability is the question.
TBB generates stronger free cash flow (2.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CWT scores higher overall (53/100 vs 25/100). Both earn "Buy" 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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· · USA
AT&T Inc. provides digital entertainment communications and services. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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