California Water Service Group (CWT)vsTeck Resources Ltd Class B (TECK)
CWT
California Water Service Group
$43.03
-0.02%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.54B
TECK
Teck Resources Ltd Class B
$62.01
+7.28%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $28.39B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Teck Resources Ltd Class B generates 1128% more annual revenue ($12.41B vs $1.01B). TECK leads profitability with a 14.9% profit margin vs 11.8%. CWT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.93. TECK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
CWT
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
TECK
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+30.3%
Fair Value
$63.31
Current Price
$43.03
$20.28 discount
Margin of Safety
+9.1%
Fair Value
$66.42
Current Price
$62.01
$4.41 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 39.8%
Revenue surging 72.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 128.8% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 7.2% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 69.3%
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CWT
The strongest argument for CWT centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : TECK
The strongest argument for TECK centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 72.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CWT
The primary concerns for CWT are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : TECK
The primary concerns for TECK are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CWT profiles as a value stock while TECK is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TECK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.57 — expect wider price swings.
TECK is growing revenue faster at 72.2% — sustainability is the question.
TECK generates stronger free cash flow (344M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TECK scores higher overall (73/100 vs 53/100) and 72.2% revenue growth. CWT offers better value entry with a 30.3% 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.
Visit Website →Teck Resources Ltd Class B
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Teck Resources Limited is dedicated to exploring, acquiring, developing and producing natural resources in Asia, Europe and North America. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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