California Water Service Group (CWT)vsTrane Technologies plc (TT)
CWT
California Water Service Group
$43.03
-0.02%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.54B
TT
Trane Technologies plc
$488.18
+2.25%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $107.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Trane Technologies plc generates 2037% more annual revenue ($21.60B vs $1.01B). TT leads profitability with a 13.4% profit margin vs 11.8%. CWT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.93. CWT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
CWT
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
TT
Buy52
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 TT.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 37 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 12.6x book value
Earnings declined 2.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CWT
The strongest argument for CWT centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : TT
The strongest argument for TT centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap.
Bear Case : CWT
The primary concerns for CWT are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : TT
The primary concerns for TT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.21 — expect wider price swings.
TT is growing revenue faster at 6.0% — sustainability is the question.
TT generates stronger free cash flow (542M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CWT scores higher overall (53/100 vs 52/100). 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 →Trane Technologies plc
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
Trane Technologies plc is an American Irish domiciled diversified industrial manufacturing company. It is headquartered near Dublin, Ireland.
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