CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GRP (CWT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:CWT • US1307881029

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This CWT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. CWT Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CWT was profitable.
  • CWT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • 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 2025 0 100M -100M 200M -200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

  • CWT has a worse Return On Assets (2.26%) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
  • CWT has a worse Return On Equity (7.59%) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of CWT (2.85%) is worse than 71.43% of its industry peers.
  • CWT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.86%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.53%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.26%
ROE 7.59%
ROIC 2.85%
ROA(3y)2.36%
ROA(5y)2.42%
ROE(3y)7.63%
ROE(5y)7.75%
ROIC(3y)2.86%
ROIC(5y)2.91%
CWT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCWT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • CWT has a Profit Margin of 12.82%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CWT underperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CWT has remained more or less at the same level.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 18.16%, CWT is not doing good in the industry: 64.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CWT has remained more or less at the same level.
  • With a decent Gross Margin value of 70.20%, CWT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CWT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 18.16%
PM (TTM) 12.82%
GM 70.2%
OM growth 3Y5.49%
OM growth 5Y-0.53%
PM growth 3Y4.16%
PM growth 5Y1.02%
GM growth 3Y0.97%
GM growth 5Y1.01%
CWT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCWT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. CWT Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CWT is destroying value.
  • CWT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CWT has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CWT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
CWT Yearly Shares OutstandingCWT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

  • CWT has an Altman-Z score of 0.85. This is a bad value and indicates that CWT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • CWT has a Altman-Z score of 0.85. This is in the lower half of the industry: CWT underperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.95 indicates that CWT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • CWT has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.95) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.95
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.85
ROIC/WACC0.36
WACC7.89%
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 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • CWT has a Current Ratio of 0.85. This is a bad value and indicates that CWT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CWT has a Current ratio of 0.85. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CWT outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
  • CWT has a Quick Ratio of 0.85. This is a bad value and indicates that CWT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CWT's Quick ratio of 0.80 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CWT outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.85
Quick Ratio 0.8
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 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. CWT Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • CWT shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -34.25%.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, CWT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.08% on average per year.
  • CWT shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.54%.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.72% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-34.25%
EPS 3Y6.9%
EPS 5Y2.08%
EPS Q2Q%-42.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.54%
Revenue growth 3Y5.72%
Revenue growth 5Y4.72%
Sales Q2Q%-1%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.00% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.26% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y20.03%
EPS Next 2Y12.41%
EPS Next 3Y8.11%
EPS Next 5Y12%
Revenue Next Year7.92%
Revenue Next 2Y6.85%
Revenue Next 3Y6.28%
Revenue Next 5Y5.26%

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 accelerating.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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. CWT Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.59, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CWT.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CWT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CWT is cheaper than 64.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • CWT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.50.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.16, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CWT.
  • 85.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CWT, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.67, CWT is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.59
Fwd PE 17.16
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 12.38
CWT Per share dataCWT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • CWT's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.03
PEG (5Y)9.91
EPS Next 2Y12.41%
EPS Next 3Y8.11%

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5. CWT Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.03%, CWT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • CWT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.92.
  • CWT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.03%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CWT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.94%!
  • CWT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • CWT has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.94%
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 57.60% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • CWT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP57.6%
EPS Next 2Y12.41%
EPS Next 3Y8.11%
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 2025 0 100M -100M -200M
CWT Dividend Payout.CWT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CWT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CWT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GRP

NYSE:CWT (3/24/2026, 8:23:17 PM)

After market: 44.27 0 (0%)

44.27

-0.18 (-0.4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-25
Earnings (Next)04-29
Inst Owners91.5%
Inst Owner Change-7.32%
Ins Owners0.63%
Ins Owner Change5.59%
Market Cap2.64B
Revenue(TTM)1.00B
Net Income(TTM)128.21M
Analysts85.71
Price Target52.7 (19.04%)
Short Float %2.14%
Short Ratio3.37
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.03%
Yearly Dividend1.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.94%
DP57.6%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date02-09
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-27.73%
Min EPS beat(2)-42.99%
Max EPS beat(2)-12.46%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)3.12%
Min EPS beat(4)-42.99%
Max EPS beat(4)42.83%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)35.11%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-971.6%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-733.21%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.91%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.11%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.88%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.91%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.75%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)6.28%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.37%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.73%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.79%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.67%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.67%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.82%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.28%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.59
Fwd PE 17.16
P/S 2.64
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 8.73
P/B 1.56
P/tB 1.62
EV/EBITDA 12.38
EPS(TTM)2.15
EY4.86%
EPS(NY)2.58
Fwd EY5.83%
FCF(TTM)-3.6
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.07
OCFY11.46%
SpS16.77
BVpS28.33
TBVpS27.29
PEG (NY)1.03
PEG (5Y)9.91
Graham Number37.02
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.26%
ROE 7.59%
ROCE 3.46%
ROIC 2.85%
ROICexc 2.87%
ROICexgc 2.91%
OM 18.16%
PM (TTM) 12.82%
GM 70.2%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)2.36%
ROA(5y)2.42%
ROE(3y)7.63%
ROE(5y)7.75%
ROIC(3y)2.86%
ROIC(5y)2.91%
ROICexc(3y)2.89%
ROICexc(5y)2.95%
ROICexgc(3y)2.93%
ROICexgc(5y)2.99%
ROCE(3y)3.52%
ROCE(5y)3.54%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.09%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.4%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.15%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.36%
OM growth 3Y5.49%
OM growth 5Y-0.53%
PM growth 3Y4.16%
PM growth 5Y1.02%
GM growth 3Y0.97%
GM growth 5Y1.01%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.18
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.95
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 4.88
Cap/Depr 352.84%
Cap/Sales 51.69%
Interest Coverage 2.97
Cash Conversion 92.21%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.85
Quick Ratio 0.8
Altman-Z 0.85
F-Score4
WACC7.89%
ROIC/WACC0.36
Cap/Depr(3y)338.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)311.51%
Cap/Sales(3y)48.46%
Cap/Sales(5y)44.24%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-34.25%
EPS 3Y6.9%
EPS 5Y2.08%
EPS Q2Q%-42.42%
EPS Next Y20.03%
EPS Next 2Y12.41%
EPS Next 3Y8.11%
EPS Next 5Y12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.54%
Revenue growth 3Y5.72%
Revenue growth 5Y4.72%
Sales Q2Q%-1%
Revenue Next Year7.92%
Revenue Next 2Y6.85%
Revenue Next 3Y6.28%
Revenue Next 5Y5.26%
EBIT growth 1Y-30.43%
EBIT growth 3Y11.52%
EBIT growth 5Y4.16%
EBIT Next Year95.43%
EBIT Next 3Y32.38%
EBIT Next 5Y27.4%
FCF growth 1Y-19.17%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y4.02%
OCF growth 3Y7.47%
OCF growth 5Y20.74%

CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GRP / CWT Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CWT stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 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 4 / 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 grow by 20.03% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CWT stock?

The dividend rating of CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GRP (CWT) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 57.6%.