California Water Service Group (CWT)vsTrade Desk Inc (TTD)
CWT
California Water Service Group
$43.03
-0.02%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.54B
TTD
Trade Desk Inc
$24.01
-2.44%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $11.53B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Trade Desk Inc generates 187% more annual revenue ($2.90B vs $1.01B). TTD leads profitability with a 15.3% profit margin vs 11.8%. TTD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.93. TTD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
CWT
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
TTD
Strong Buy72
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
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TTD.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 30.3%
Growing faster than its price suggests
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
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CWT
The strongest argument for CWT centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : TTD
The strongest argument for TTD centers on Operating Margin, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.3% and operating margin at 30.3%. Revenue growth of 14.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CWT
The primary concerns for CWT are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : TTD
The primary concerns for TTD are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CWT profiles as a value stock while TTD is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
TTD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.10 — expect wider price swings.
TTD is growing revenue faster at 14.3% — sustainability is the question.
TTD generates stronger free cash flow (277M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TTD scores higher overall (72/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 15.3% margins and 14.3% 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 →Trade Desk Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ADVERTISING AGENCIES · USA
Trade Desk, Inc. is a technology company in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Ventura, California.
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