California Water Service Group (CWT)vsTXNM Energy, Inc. (TXNM)
CWT
California Water Service Group
$43.47
-0.34%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.61B
TXNM
TXNM Energy, Inc.
$58.99
-0.42%
UTILITIES · Cap: $6.56B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TXNM Energy, Inc. generates 116% more annual revenue ($2.19B vs $1.01B). CWT leads profitability with a 11.8% profit margin vs 6.7%. CWT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.96. CWT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
CWT
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
TXNM
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+30.3%
Fair Value
$63.31
Current Price
$43.47
$19.84 discount
Margin of Safety
-10.8%
Fair Value
$53.56
Current Price
$58.99
$5.43 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 7.2% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 69.3%
4.6% revenue growth
ROE of 5.4% — below average capital efficiency
6.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CWT
The strongest argument for CWT centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : TXNM
The strongest argument for TXNM centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : CWT
The primary concerns for CWT are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : TXNM
The primary concerns for TXNM are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 42.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CWT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.50 — 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
CWT scores higher overall (53/100 vs 49/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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 →TXNM Energy, Inc.
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
TXNM Energy, Inc., provides electricity and electric services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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