California Water Service Group (CWT)vsTransAlta Corp (TAC)
CWT
California Water Service Group
$43.05
+1.63%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.54B
TAC
TransAlta Corp
$12.48
0.00%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.70B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TransAlta Corp generates 138% more annual revenue ($2.40B vs $1.01B). CWT leads profitability with a 11.8% profit margin vs -5.7%. CWT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.93. CWT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
CWT
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
TAC
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+30.4%
Fair Value
$63.42
Current Price
$43.05
$20.37 discount
Margin of Safety
+38.3%
Fair Value
$21.96
Current Price
$12.48
$9.48 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 7.2% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 69.3%
Trading at 11.2x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -9.6% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CWT
The strongest argument for CWT centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : TAC
TAC has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : CWT
The primary concerns for CWT are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : TAC
The primary concerns for TAC are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CWT profiles as a value stock while TAC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
CWT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.61 — expect wider price swings.
CWT is growing revenue faster at 5.2% — sustainability is the question.
TAC generates stronger free cash flow (147M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CWT scores higher overall (53/100 vs 31/100). TAC offers better value entry with a 38.3% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
Visit Website →TransAlta Corp
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
TransAlta Corporation owns, operates and develops a diverse fleet of electric power generation assets in Canada, the United States and Australia. The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
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