California Water Service Group (CWT)vsTotalEnergies SE ADR (TTE)
CWT
California Water Service Group
$43.03
-0.02%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.54B
TTE
TotalEnergies SE ADR
$93.60
+1.41%
ENERGY · Cap: $206.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TotalEnergies SE ADR generates 18101% more annual revenue ($183.96B vs $1.01B). CWT leads profitability with a 11.8% profit margin vs 8.2%. TTE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.78. TTE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
CWT
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
TTE
Strong Buy73
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
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TTE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 57.1% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
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%
3.4% revenue growth
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CWT
The strongest argument for CWT centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : TTE
The strongest argument for TTE centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.78 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CWT
The primary concerns for CWT are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : TTE
The primary concerns for TTE are Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CWT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.61 — expect wider price swings.
CWT is growing revenue faster at 5.2% — sustainability is the question.
CWT generates stronger free cash flow (-80M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
TTE scores higher overall (73/100 vs 53/100). 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 →TotalEnergies SE ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
TotalEnergies SE is a global integrated oil and gas company. The company is headquartered in Paris, France.
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