California Water Service Group (CWT)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
CWT
California Water Service Group
$43.03
-0.02%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.54B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$148.69
-4.00%
ENERGY · Cap: $634.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 32154% more annual revenue ($326.01B vs $1.01B). CWT leads profitability with a 11.8% profit margin vs 7.8%. XOM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.40. CWT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
CWT
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
XOM
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
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
-45.2%
Fair Value
$106.68
Current Price
$148.69
$42.01 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 2.2B 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%
Moderate valuation
2.6% revenue growth
7.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CWT
The strongest argument for CWT centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : XOM
The strongest argument for XOM centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. PEG of 1.40 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 : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin.
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.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CWT scores higher overall (53/100 vs 50/100). Both earn "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 →Exxon Mobil Corp
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Exxon Mobil Corporation, stylized as ExxonMobil, is an American multinational oil and gas corporation headquartered in Irving, Texas. It is the largest direct descendant of John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil, and was formed on November 30, 1999 by the merger of Exxon (formerly the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey) and Mobil (formerly the Standard Oil Company of New York). ExxonMobil's primary brands are Exxon, Mobil, Esso, and ExxonMobil Chemical. ExxonMobil is incorporated in New Jersey.
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