California Water Service Group (CWT)vsPure Cycle Corporation (PCYO)
CWT
California Water Service Group
$51.73
-1.35%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.08B
PCYO
Pure Cycle Corporation
$10.58
-1.67%
UTILITIES · Cap: $259.29M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
California Water Service Group generates 2897% more annual revenue ($1.01B vs $33.73M). PCYO leads profitability with a 43.7% profit margin vs 11.8%. PCYO trades at a lower P/E of 17.6x. PCYO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
CWT
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
PCYO
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+21.0%
Fair Value
$55.86
Current Price
$51.73
$4.13 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PCYO.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 44 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 60.0% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
ROE of 6.7% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CWT
The strongest argument for CWT centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : PCYO
The strongest argument for PCYO centers on Profit Margin, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 43.7% and operating margin at 25.7%. Revenue growth of 60.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CWT
The primary concerns for CWT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : PCYO
The primary concerns for PCYO are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CWT profiles as a value stock while PCYO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PCYO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.23 — expect wider price swings.
PCYO is growing revenue faster at 60.0% — sustainability is the question.
PCYO generates stronger free cash flow (3M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PCYO scores higher overall (68/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 43.7% margins and 60.0% revenue growth. CWT offers better value entry with a 21.0% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
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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UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
Pure Cycle Corporation designs, builds, operates and maintains water and wastewater systems in the Denver metropolitan area and Colorado Front Range in the United States. The company is headquartered in Watkins, Colorado.
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