California Water Service Group (CWT)vsToyota Motor Corporation ADR (TM)
CWT
California Water Service Group
$43.03
-0.02%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.54B
TM
Toyota Motor Corporation ADR
$188.71
-2.03%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $228.08B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Toyota Motor Corporation ADR generates 4991368% more annual revenue ($50.45T vs $1.01B). CWT leads profitability with a 11.8% profit margin vs 7.3%. TM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.54. TM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
CWT
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
TM
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
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 TM.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 7.2% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 69.3%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 16.1x book value
7.3% margin — thin
Earnings declined 42.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CWT
The strongest argument for CWT centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : TM
The strongest argument for TM centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : CWT
The primary concerns for CWT are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : TM
The primary concerns for TM are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CWT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.61 — expect wider price swings.
TM is growing revenue faster at 8.6% — sustainability is the question.
CWT generates stronger free cash flow (-80M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
TM scores higher overall (55/100 vs 53/100). CWT offers better value entry with a 30.3% margin of safety. Both earn "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 →Toyota Motor Corporation ADR
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
Toyota Motor Corporation designs, manufactures, assembles and sells passenger cars, minivans and commercial vehicles, and related parts and accessories. The company is headquartered in Toyota, Japan.
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