California Water Service Group (CWT)vsTennessee Valley Authority (TVE)
CWT
California Water Service Group
$42.24
-6.92%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.72B
TVE
Tennessee Valley Authority
$23.94
-0.42%
UTILITIES · Cap: $12.63M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
CWT leads profitability with a 12.8% profit margin vs 0.0%. CWT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 47/100 (D+).
CWT
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
TVE
Avoid17
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+29.8%
Fair Value
$62.85
Current Price
$42.24
$20.61 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TVE.
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 7.7% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 1.0%
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CWT
The strongest argument for CWT centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : TVE
TVE has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : CWT
The primary concerns for CWT are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : TVE
The primary concerns for TVE are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CWT profiles as a declining stock while TVE is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
TVE is growing revenue faster at 0.0% — sustainability is the question.
CWT generates stronger free cash flow (-104M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CWT scores higher overall (47/100 vs 17/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
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UTILITIES · ELECTRICAL UTILITIES & IPPS · USA
Tennessee Valley Authority is engaged in the production and sale of electricity in the United States. The company is headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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