California Water Service Group (CWT)vsVerizon Communications Inc (VZ)
CWT
California Water Service Group
$43.03
-0.02%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.54B
VZ
Verizon Communications Inc
$47.44
+0.21%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $200.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Verizon Communications Inc generates 13667% more annual revenue ($139.15B vs $1.01B). VZ leads profitability with a 12.5% profit margin vs 11.8%. VZ appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.90. VZ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
CWT
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
VZ
Strong Buy69
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
-4.9%
Fair Value
$45.11
Current Price
$47.44
$2.33 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.2%
Generating 3.8B 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%
2.9% revenue growth
4.3% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CWT
The strongest argument for CWT centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : VZ
The strongest argument for VZ centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.90 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CWT
The primary concerns for CWT are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : VZ
The primary concerns for VZ are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
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.
VZ generates stronger free cash flow (3.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
VZ scores higher overall (69/100 vs 53/100). 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 →Verizon Communications Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · TELECOM SERVICES · USA
Verizon Communications Inc. is an American multinational telecommunications conglomerate and a corporate component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The company is headquartered at 1095 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, but is incorporated in Delaware.
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