California Water Service Group (CWT)vsPure Cycle Corporation (PCYO)
CWT
California Water Service Group
$45.82
+1.28%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.70B
PCYO
Pure Cycle Corporation
$10.32
+1.98%
UTILITIES · Cap: $255.74M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
California Water Service Group generates 3198% more annual revenue ($1.01B vs $30.64M). PCYO leads profitability with a 45.8% profit margin vs 11.8%. PCYO trades at a lower P/E of 18.3x. PCYO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
CWT
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
PCYO
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+21.4%
Fair Value
$56.16
Current Price
$45.82
$10.34 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PCYO.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 46 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 52.8% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 29.4% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 6.7% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 69.3%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 45.8% and operating margin at 5.1%. Revenue growth of 29.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CWT
The primary concerns for CWT are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : PCYO
The primary concerns for PCYO are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
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 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
PCYO is growing revenue faster at 29.4% — sustainability is the question.
PCYO generates stronger free cash flow (-5M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PCYO scores higher overall (55/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 45.8% margins and 29.4% revenue growth. CWT offers better value entry with a 21.4% margin of safety. Both earn "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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