California Water Service Group (CWT)vsWEC Energy Group Inc (WEC)
CWT
California Water Service Group
$42.24
-6.92%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.72B
WEC
WEC Energy Group Inc
$117.94
+3.00%
UTILITIES · Cap: $37.30B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
WEC Energy Group Inc generates 880% more annual revenue ($9.80B vs $1.00B). WEC leads profitability with a 15.9% profit margin vs 12.8%. CWT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.12. WEC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
CWT
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
WEC
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+29.8%
Fair Value
$62.85
Current Price
$42.24
$20.61 discount
Margin of Safety
-40.2%
Fair Value
$80.67
Current Price
$117.94
$37.27 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 21.3%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 7.7% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 1.0%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 32.5%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CWT
The strongest argument for CWT centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : WEC
The strongest argument for WEC centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.9% and operating margin at 21.3%. Revenue growth of 11.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CWT
The primary concerns for CWT are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : WEC
The primary concerns for WEC are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CWT profiles as a declining stock while WEC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
CWT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.61 — expect wider price swings.
WEC is growing revenue faster at 11.1% — sustainability is the question.
CWT generates stronger free cash flow (-104M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WEC scores higher overall (60/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 15.9% margins and 11.1% revenue growth. CWT offers better value entry with a 29.8% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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 →WEC Energy Group Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
WEC Energy Group, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides electricity and natural gas to 4.4 million customers across four states.
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