California Water Service Group (CWT)vsTE Connectivity Ltd (TEL)
CWT
California Water Service Group
$43.03
-0.02%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.54B
TEL
TE Connectivity Ltd
$216.17
+4.46%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $59.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TE Connectivity Ltd generates 1750% more annual revenue ($18.70B vs $1.01B). TEL leads profitability with a 15.5% profit margin vs 11.8%. TEL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.08. TEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
CWT
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
TEL
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+30.3%
Fair Value
$63.31
Current Price
$43.03
$20.28 discount
Margin of Safety
-60.4%
Fair Value
$142.48
Current Price
$216.17
$73.69 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 7150.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 20.3%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 7.2% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 69.3%
No major concerns identified
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CWT
The strongest argument for CWT centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : TEL
The strongest argument for TEL centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.5% and operating margin at 20.3%. Revenue growth of 14.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CWT
The primary concerns for CWT are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : TEL
No major red flags identified for TEL, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CWT profiles as a value stock while TEL is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
TEL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.18 — expect wider price swings.
TEL is growing revenue faster at 14.5% — sustainability is the question.
TEL generates stronger free cash flow (677M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TEL scores higher overall (76/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 15.5% margins and 14.5% revenue growth. CWT offers better value entry with a 30.3% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Visit Website →TE Connectivity Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
TE Connectivity is an American Swiss-domiciled technology company that designs and manufactures connectors and sensors for several industries, such as automotive, industrial equipment, data communication systems, aerospace, defense, medical, oil and gas, consumer electronics and energy.
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