California Water Service Group (CWT)vsUBS Group AG (UBS)
CWT
California Water Service Group
$43.03
-0.02%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.54B
UBS
UBS Group AG
$45.20
+2.49%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $134.56B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
UBS Group AG generates 4977% more annual revenue ($51.31B vs $1.01B). UBS leads profitability with a 17.8% profit margin vs 11.8%. UBS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.52. UBS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
CWT
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
UBS
Strong Buy79
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 UBS.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 31.5%
Earnings expanding 84.4% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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%
No major concerns identified
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CWT
The strongest argument for CWT centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : UBS
The strongest argument for UBS centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.8% and operating margin at 31.5%. Revenue growth of 13.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CWT
The primary concerns for CWT are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : UBS
No major red flags identified for UBS, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CWT profiles as a value stock while UBS is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
UBS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.83 — expect wider price swings.
UBS is growing revenue faster at 13.8% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
UBS scores higher overall (79/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 17.8% margins and 13.8% 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.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
UBS Group AG, provides advice and financial solutions to private, institutional and corporate clients worldwide. The company is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.
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