California Water Service Group (CWT)vsXPLR Infrastructure LP Unit (XIFR)
CWT
California Water Service Group
$42.24
-6.92%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.72B
XIFR
XPLR Infrastructure LP Unit
$10.35
+1.27%
UTILITIES · Cap: $975.01M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
XPLR Infrastructure LP Unit generates 19% more annual revenue ($1.19B vs $1.00B). CWT leads profitability with a 12.8% profit margin vs -2.4%. CWT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.12. CWT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 47/100 (D+).
CWT
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
XIFR
Hold39
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
Margin of Safety
+81.0%
Fair Value
$58.45
Current Price
$10.35
$48.10 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
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% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CWT
The strongest argument for CWT centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : XIFR
The strongest argument for XIFR centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : CWT
The primary concerns for CWT are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : XIFR
The primary concerns for XIFR are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.94 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CWT profiles as a declining stock while XIFR is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
XIFR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
CWT is growing revenue faster at -1.0% — sustainability is the question.
CWT generates stronger free cash flow (-104M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CWT scores higher overall (47/100 vs 39/100). XIFR offers better value entry with a 81.0% margin of safety. Both earn "Hold" 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.
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UTILITIES · UTILITIES - RENEWABLE · USA
XPLR Infrastructure, LP acquires, owns, and manages contracted clean energy projects in the United States. The company is headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida.
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