California Water Service Group (CWT) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
California Water Service Group stock (CWT) is currently trading at $43.94. California Water Service Group PE ratio is 20.42. California Water Service Group PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.62. Analyst consensus price target for CWT is $52.00. WallStSmart rates CWT as Underperform.
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- Is CWT undervalued or overvalued?
- California Water Service Group financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- CWT Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- CWT analyst price target and Smart Rating
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CWT Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · California Water Service Group (CWT)
CWT trades 202% above its Graham fair value of $14.62, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
California Water Service Group (CWT) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/book, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and revenue growth. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
California Water Service Group (CWT) Key Strengths (3)
91.83% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Trading at 1.55x book value, attractively priced
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
California Water Service Group (CWT) Areas to Watch (7)
Revenue declining -1.00%, a shrinking business
Earnings declining -42.20%, profits shrinking
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion
Thin operating margins with cost pressures present
Revenue is fairly priced at 2.62x sales
Decent profitability, keeps $13 per $100 revenue
California Water Service Group (CWT) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 47/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 8.3/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 3.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Price/Book, Market Cap. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (1.55) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.00), Price/Sales (2.62) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -1.00%, EPS Growth at -42.20%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 7.68%, Operating Margin at 10.20%, Profit Margin at 12.80%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 7.68% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -1.00% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Revenue Growth and EPS Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
CWT Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
CWT's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.62x trades 36% below its historical average of 4.08x (34th percentile). The current valuation is 69% below its historical high of 8.37x set in Mar 2006, and 27% above its historical low of 2.06x in Jan 2013.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for California Water Service Group (CWT) · UTILITIES › UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER
The Big Picture
California Water Service Group faces headwinds with declining revenue, though profitability provides a cushion. Revenue reached 1.0B with 100% decline year-over-year. Profit margins of 12.8% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
ROE of 768.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Revenue contracted 100% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
Free cash flow is -104M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can California Water Service Group push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 271.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact California Water Service Group.
Bottom Line
California Water Service Group faces challenges with declining revenue. While profitability provides a buffer, the long-term trajectory needs to improve. Watch for management's strategic response and whether the company can stabilize or pivot to new growth drivers.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About California Water Service Group(CWT)
NYSE
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.