CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GRP (CWT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:CWT • US1307881029

46.64 USD
+0.27 (+0.58%)
At close: Feb 25, 2026
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After Hours: 2/25/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

Overall CWT gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CWT against 14 industry peers in the Water Utilities industry. While CWT is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. CWT has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally CWT also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CWT had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year CWT had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CWT has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CWT had a positive operating cash flow.
CWT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCWT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of 2.47%, CWT is not doing good in the industry: 64.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • With a Return On Equity value of 8.02%, CWT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.28%, CWT is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CWT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.65%. This is below the industry average of 4.99%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (2.65%) for CWT is below the current ROIC(3.28%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.47%
ROE 8.02%
ROIC 3.28%
ROA(3y)2.35%
ROA(5y)2.54%
ROE(3y)7.53%
ROE(5y)8.34%
ROIC(3y)2.65%
ROIC(5y)2.93%
CWT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCWT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • CWT has a Profit Margin (13.61%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CWT has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 21.25%, CWT is doing worse than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CWT has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of CWT (69.75%) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CWT has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 21.25%
PM (TTM) 13.61%
GM 69.75%
OM growth 3Y15.39%
OM growth 5Y9.23%
PM growth 3Y12.91%
PM growth 5Y15.82%
GM growth 3Y2.57%
GM growth 5Y1.83%
CWT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCWT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • CWT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CWT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CWT has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for CWT has been reduced compared to a year ago.
CWT Yearly Shares OutstandingCWT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
CWT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCWT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

  • CWT has an Altman-Z score of 0.86. This is a bad value and indicates that CWT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 0.86, CWT is not doing good in the industry: 64.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.85 indicates that CWT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • CWT's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.85 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CWT outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.85
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.86
ROIC/WACC0.43
WACC7.7%
CWT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCWT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.55 indicates that CWT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CWT has a worse Current ratio (0.55) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.52 indicates that CWT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CWT has a Quick ratio of 0.52. This is in the lower half of the industry: CWT underperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.55
Quick Ratio 0.52
CWT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCWT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • CWT shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -33.82%.
  • CWT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 20.08% yearly.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -2.60% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.73% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-33.82%
EPS 3Y18.6%
EPS 5Y20.08%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.6%
Revenue growth 3Y9.44%
Revenue growth 5Y7.73%
Sales Q2Q%3.9%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 0.68% on average over the next years.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.01% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-28.19%
EPS Next 2Y-11.51%
EPS Next 3Y-6.34%
EPS Next 5Y0.68%
Revenue Next Year-0.87%
Revenue Next 2Y3.01%
Revenue Next 3Y3.28%
Revenue Next 5Y4.01%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
CWT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCWT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
CWT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCWT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.37, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CWT.
  • 64.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CWT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • CWT is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.05, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.22, CWT is valued on the expensive side.
  • CWT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CWT is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CWT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.03.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.37
Fwd PE 18.22
CWT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCWT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 85.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CWT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.84
CWT Per share dataCWT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of CWT may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A cheap valuation may be justified as CWT's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.34% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.01
EPS Next 2Y-11.51%
EPS Next 3Y-6.34%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • CWT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.90%.
  • CWT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.95.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, CWT pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.9%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CWT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.26%!
  • CWT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • CWT has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.26%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
CWT Yearly Dividends per shareCWT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • CWT pays out 53.25% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • CWT's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP53.25%
EPS Next 2Y-11.51%
EPS Next 3Y-6.34%
CWT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCWT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M
CWT Dividend Payout.CWT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CWT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GRP

NYSE:CWT (2/25/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 46.64 0 (0%)

46.64

+0.27 (+0.58%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Earnings (Last)10-30
Earnings (Next)02-25
Inst Owners92.26%
Inst Owner Change-7.36%
Ins Owners0.63%
Ins Owner Change-0.81%
Market Cap2.78B
Revenue(TTM)1.00B
Net Income(TTM)136.39M
Analysts87.5
Price Target52.7 (12.99%)
Short Float %1.69%
Short Ratio2.51
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.9%
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.26%
DP53.25%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date02-09
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)6.31%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.46%
Max EPS beat(2)25.08%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)30.22%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.46%
Max EPS beat(4)65.43%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)33.18%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-966.96%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-734.28%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.82%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.75%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.75%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.6%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.63%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.97%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.49%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.16%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.36%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.5%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.76%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.69%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.37
Fwd PE 18.22
P/S 2.77
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 8.61
P/B 1.63
P/tB 1.67
EV/EBITDA 10.84
EPS(TTM)2.29
EY4.91%
EPS(NY)2.56
Fwd EY5.49%
FCF(TTM)-3.03
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.42
OCFY11.61%
SpS16.82
BVpS28.54
TBVpS27.91
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.01
Graham Number38.34
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.47%
ROE 8.02%
ROCE 4.45%
ROIC 3.28%
ROICexc 3.33%
ROICexgc 3.35%
OM 21.25%
PM (TTM) 13.61%
GM 69.75%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)2.35%
ROA(5y)2.54%
ROE(3y)7.53%
ROE(5y)8.34%
ROIC(3y)2.65%
ROIC(5y)2.93%
ROICexc(3y)2.68%
ROICexc(5y)2.97%
ROICexgc(3y)2.71%
ROICexgc(5y)3.01%
ROCE(3y)3.47%
ROCE(5y)3.91%
ROICexgc growth 3Y11.66%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.46%
ROICexc growth 3Y11.75%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.29%
OM growth 3Y15.39%
OM growth 5Y9.23%
PM growth 3Y12.91%
PM growth 5Y15.82%
GM growth 3Y2.57%
GM growth 5Y1.83%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.18
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.85
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 4.07
Cap/Depr 351.19%
Cap/Sales 50.22%
Interest Coverage 3.48
Cash Conversion 90.59%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.55
Quick Ratio 0.52
Altman-Z 0.86
F-Score4
WACC7.7%
ROIC/WACC0.43
Cap/Depr(3y)313.97%
Cap/Depr(5y)300.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)44.14%
Cap/Sales(5y)41.42%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-33.82%
EPS 3Y18.6%
EPS 5Y20.08%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y-28.19%
EPS Next 2Y-11.51%
EPS Next 3Y-6.34%
EPS Next 5Y0.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.6%
Revenue growth 3Y9.44%
Revenue growth 5Y7.73%
Sales Q2Q%3.9%
Revenue Next Year-0.87%
Revenue Next 2Y3.01%
Revenue Next 3Y3.28%
Revenue Next 5Y4.01%
EBIT growth 1Y0.05%
EBIT growth 3Y26.29%
EBIT growth 5Y17.67%
EBIT Next Year53.99%
EBIT Next 3Y23.3%
EBIT Next 5Y18.3%
FCF growth 1Y6.11%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y72.18%
OCF growth 3Y7.87%
OCF growth 5Y11.5%

CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GRP / CWT FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CWT stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CWT.


What is the valuation status for CWT stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GRP (CWT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GRP (CWT) stock?

CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GRP (CWT) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GRP (CWT) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GRP (CWT) is expected to decline by -28.19% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CWT stock?

The dividend rating of CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GRP (CWT) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 53.25%.