Consolidated Water Co Ltd (CWCO)vsCalifornia Water Service Group (CWT)
CWCO
Consolidated Water Co Ltd
$28.16
+0.43%
UTILITIES · Cap: $450.92M
CWT
California Water Service Group
$48.22
-1.31%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
California Water Service Group generates 726% more annual revenue ($1.05B vs $127.61M). CWCO leads profitability with a 12.7% profit margin vs 12.6%. CWT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.22. CWT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
CWCO
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
CWT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-16.2%
Fair Value
$32.03
Current Price
$28.16
$3.87 premium
Margin of Safety
+21.4%
Fair Value
$56.20
Current Price
$48.22
$7.98 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.2%
16.5% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 31.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 6.7% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CWCO
The strongest argument for CWCO centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book.
Bull Case : CWT
The strongest argument for CWT centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CWCO
The primary concerns for CWCO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Market Cap.
Bear Case : CWT
The primary concerns for CWT are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CWCO profiles as a declining stock while CWT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CWCO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.52 — expect wider price swings.
CWT is growing revenue faster at 16.5% — sustainability is the question.
CWCO generates stronger free cash flow (9M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CWT scores higher overall (67/100 vs 44/100) and 16.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Consolidated Water Co Ltd
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. designs, builds, manages and operates water treatment and production plants primarily in the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas and the United States. The company is headquartered in Grand Cayman, the Cayman Islands.
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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