California Water Service Group (CWT)vsTC Energy Corp (TRP)
CWT
California Water Service Group
$43.03
-0.02%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.54B
TRP
TC Energy Corp
$66.25
+0.32%
ENERGY · Cap: $68.80B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TC Energy Corp generates 1431% more annual revenue ($15.48B vs $1.01B). TRP leads profitability with a 22.2% profit margin vs 11.8%. CWT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.93. TRP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
CWT
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
TRP
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
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
-33.9%
Fair Value
$45.51
Current Price
$66.25
$20.74 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 47.5%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 7.2% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 69.3%
Moderate valuation
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 8.5%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CWT
The strongest argument for CWT centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : TRP
The strongest argument for TRP centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.2% and operating margin at 47.5%.
Bear Case : CWT
The primary concerns for CWT are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : TRP
The primary concerns for TRP are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.23 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CWT profiles as a value stock while TRP is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
TRP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
TRP is growing revenue faster at 6.6% — sustainability is the question.
TRP generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TRP scores higher overall (55/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 22.2% margins. CWT offers better value entry with a 30.3% 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.
Visit Website →TC Energy Corp
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
TC Energy Corporation is an energy infrastructure company in North America. The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
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