California Water Service Group (CWT)vsUNITIL Corporation (UTL)
CWT
California Water Service Group
$42.24
-6.92%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.72B
UTL
UNITIL Corporation
$52.46
+0.65%
UTILITIES · Cap: $953.08M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
California Water Service Group generates 87% more annual revenue ($1.00B vs $536.00M). CWT leads profitability with a 12.8% profit margin vs 9.4%. CWT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.12. UTL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
CWT
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
UTL
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+29.8%
Fair Value
$62.85
Current Price
$42.24
$20.61 discount
Margin of Safety
+12.6%
Fair Value
$58.31
Current Price
$52.46
$5.85 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 21.7%
Revenue surging 26.7% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 7.7% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 1.0%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CWT
The strongest argument for CWT centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : UTL
The strongest argument for UTL centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 26.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CWT
The primary concerns for CWT are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : UTL
The primary concerns for UTL are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.54 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CWT profiles as a declining stock while UTL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CWT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.61 — expect wider price swings.
UTL is growing revenue faster at 26.7% — sustainability is the question.
UTL generates stronger free cash flow (-36M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
UTL scores higher overall (60/100 vs 47/100) and 26.7% revenue growth. CWT offers better value entry with a 29.8% margin of safety. 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.
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UTILITIES · UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Unitil Corporation, a utility holding company, is engaged in the distribution of electricity and natural gas. The company is headquartered in Hampton, New Hampshire.
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