CWT
California Water Service Group
NYSE: CWT · UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER
$42.24
-6.92% today
Updated 2026-04-30
Market cap
$2.72B
P/E ratio
21.11
P/S ratio
2.72x
EPS (TTM)
$2.15
Dividend yield
2.58%
52W range
$41 – $50
Volume
0.5M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
47
out of 100
Grade: C
Sell
Investment rating
3.3
Growth
D2.8
Quality
F5.0
Profitability
C+6.0
Valuation
B1/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
0.7
Altman Z-Score
Distress
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$52.00
+23.11%
12-Month target
$35.41
-16.17%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$62.85
Margin of safety
+29.75%
0 Strong Buy3 Buy0 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
Strengths
+ 29.75% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Piotroski 1/9 — weak financial health
- Altman Z 0.74 — distress zone
- Negative free cash flow $-104.38M
- Revenue declining -1.00% QoQ
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $846.43M | $794.63M | $1.04B | $1.00B | $1.00B |
| Net income | $96.01M | $51.91M | $190.81M | $128.21M | $11.48M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $2.15 |
| Free cash flow | $-83.98M | $-165.93M | $-179.93M | $-214.43M | $-104.38M |
| Profit margin | 11.34% | 6.53% | 18.40% | 12.82% | 12.80% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
California Water Service Group trades at $42.24. representing a P/E of 21.11x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 47/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 1/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 0.74, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $1.00B. with profit margins at 12.80%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $62.85.
Frequently asked questions
What is California Water Service Group's stock price?
California Water Service Group (CWT) trades at $42.24.
Is California Water Service Group overvalued?
Smart Value Score 47/100 (Grade C, Sell). DCF value $62.85.
What is the price target of California Water Service Group (CWT)?
The analyst target price is $52.00, representing +23.1% upside from the current price of $42.24.
What is the intrinsic value of California Water Service Group (CWT)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $62.85, a +29.8% margin of safety versus $42.24.
What is California Water Service Group's revenue?
TTM revenue is $1.00B.
Piotroski F-Score?
1/9 — weak financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
0.74 — distress.
Company info
SectorUTILITIES
IndustryUTILITIES - REGULATED WATER
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio2.72x
ROE7.68%
Beta0.61
50D MA$45.50
200D MA$45.53
Shares out0.06B
Float0.06B
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Avg volume0.5M
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