Valuation dashboard for California Water Service Group (CWT) with P/E 21.68, P/B 1.56, EV/EBITDA 11.84 and dividend yield 2.74%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Utilities companies.
California Water Service Group (CWT), through its various subsidiaries, operates as a water utility, delivering essential water services and related offerings across several states, including California, Washington, New Mexico, Hawaii, and Texas. The company's operations encompass the entire water supply chain, from procuring, storing, treating, and rigorously testing water to its widespread distribution and ultimate sale.
Analysis Summary
California Water Service Group reported revenue of $1.00B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of 4.7%. Net income reached $128.2M, with a 5.8% 5-year CAGR.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 53.7%, operating margin 20.4%, net margin 12.8%.
At $48.50 (closing price, October 30, 2026), CWT trades at a P/E of 21.68 and an ROE of 7.64%. Market capitalisation stands at $3.0B.
Balance sheet quality for CWT: current ratio of 0.8. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Valuation Ratios
| P/E Ratio | 21.68 |
| Price / Book | 1.56 |
| EV / EBITDA | 11.84 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.74% |
Valuation Models
| DCF Fair Value | $-57.52 |
| vs Current Price | -218.6% |
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWT | California Water Service Group | $3.0B | 21.68 | 1.56 | 7.6% |
| MGEE | MGE Energy, Inc. | $2.8B | 18.12 | 1.92 | 11.1% |
| HTO | H2O America | $2.9B | 21.04 | 1.14 | 5.7% |
| RNW | ReNew Energy Global Plc | $2.5B | 20.90 | 1.81 | 9.0% |
| KEN | Kenon Holdings Ltd. | $3.3B | 28.49 | 2.14 | 7.8% |
| EE | Excelerate Energy, Inc. | $4.0B | 24.39 | 1.63 | 6.9% |
| AVA | Avista Corporation | $3.1B | 13.51 | 1.10 | 8.3% |
| CPK | Chesapeake Utilities Corporation | $3.3B | 21.76 | 1.96 | 9.3% |
Price
| Price | $48.50 (closing price, October 30, 2026) |
| Market Cap | $3.0B |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Country | US |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | 7.64% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 3.20% |
| Return on Assets | 2.26% |
| Gross Margin | 53.68% |
| Operating Margin | 20.45% |
| Net Margin | 12.78% |
Related companies: MGEE · HTO · RNW · KEN · EE · AVA · CPK · AWR
Explore sector: Utilities · Regulated Water
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