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California Water Service Group (CWT)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: CWT (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
5 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $55.5
1 Year Target Price $55.5
| 5 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -9.14% | Avg. Invested days 34 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.79B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 20.56 | 1Y Target Price 55.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio 20.56 | 1Y Target Price 55.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 5 | Beta 0.65 | 52 Weeks Range 40.84 - 54.87 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 40.84 - 54.87 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.46% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.28 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-07-30 | When Before Market | Estimate 0.592 | Actual 0.71 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 13.71% | Operating Margin (TTM) 23.9% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.56% | Return on Equity (TTM) 8.44% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 20.56 | Forward PE 20.2 | Enterprise Value 4278542734 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.82 |
Enterprise Value 4278542734 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.82 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.32 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.78 | Shares Outstanding 59581200 | Shares Floating 59040754 |
Shares Outstanding 59581200 | Shares Floating 59040754 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.64 | Percent Institutions 90.79 |
Upturn AI SWOT
California Water Service Group
Company Overview
History and Background
California Water Service Group (CWT) was founded in 1926. It has grown through acquisitions and expansions, providing water and wastewater services across California and other states. The company focuses on delivering high-quality water and reliable service.
Core Business Areas
- Water Utility Services: Provides regulated water utility services, including water production, treatment, storage, and distribution to residential, commercial, industrial, public, and other customers.
- Wastewater Services: Offers regulated wastewater collection and treatment services.
- Other Services: Includes non-regulated services like water system maintenance and construction.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by a board of directors and an executive management team. Organizational structure is divided into operational regions, each managed by a regional manager.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Water Distribution: Core offering is water distribution to various customer segments. Market share varies by service area within California and other states they operate in; generally holding a strong position in those areas. Competitors are other regional water utilities and municipal water services.
- Wastewater Treatment: Provides wastewater treatment services. Market share is regional and depends on the specific municipality served. Competitors are other wastewater treatment companies and municipal wastewater services.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The water utility industry is regulated, capital-intensive, and essential. It faces challenges related to aging infrastructure, water scarcity, and regulatory compliance.
Positioning
California Water Service Group is a well-established player with a reputation for reliability and regulatory compliance. It benefits from long-term contracts and regulated rates.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM is large and growing, driven by population growth, increasing water demand, and the need to replace aging infrastructure. CWT is well-positioned to capture a share of this market due to its established presence and expertise.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established presence in California
- Regulated revenue streams
- Experienced management team
- Strong financial position
- Good reputation for service quality
Weaknesses
- High capital expenditure requirements
- Exposure to regulatory risks
- Dependence on water availability
- Geographic concentration in California
Opportunities
- Acquisitions of smaller water systems
- Expansion into new geographic areas
- Investment in infrastructure upgrades
- Development of new water sources
- Partnerships for innovative water solutions
Threats
- Drought conditions and water scarcity
- Increasing regulatory scrutiny
- Rising operating costs
- Competition from other water utilities
- Economic downturn affecting demand
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- American Water Works (AWK)
- Essential Utilities (WTRG)
- Aqua America, Inc. (WTR)
Competitive Landscape
California Water Service Group competes with other publicly traded and municipal water utilities. Its advantages include a strong presence in California and a reputation for reliability. Disadvantages include geographic concentration and high capital costs.
Major Acquisitions
Hawaii Water Service Company
- Year: 2018
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 220
- Strategic Rationale: Expansion into a new geographic area and diversification of revenue streams.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: The company has grown steadily through acquisitions and organic growth.
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by population growth, infrastructure investments, and acquisitions.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include infrastructure upgrades, acquisitions of smaller water systems, and water conservation programs.
Summary
California Water Service Group is a stable utility company with regulated revenues and a focus on providing essential water services. Its strengths lie in its established presence and operational expertise. However, it faces challenges related to drought conditions, regulatory risks, and high capital expenditure requirements. The company is working to mitigate these risks through infrastructure investments, acquisitions, and water conservation programs.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
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- Company filings
- Industry reports
- Financial news sources
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share data is approximate and may vary depending on the source. Financial data requires cross-reference with most recent financials
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
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About California Water Service Group
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters San Jose, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1990-03-26 | Chairman, President & CEO Mr. Martin A. Kropelnicki | ||
Sector Utilities | Industry Utilities - Regulated Water | Full time employees 1278 | Website https://www.calwatergroup.com |
Full time employees 1278 | Website https://www.calwatergroup.com | ||
California Water Service Group, through its subsidiaries, provides water utility and other related services in California, Washington, New Mexico, Hawaii, and Texas. The company is involved in the production, purchase, storage, treatment, testing, distribution, and sale of water for domestic, industrial, public, and irrigation uses, as well as for fire protection services. It offers its services to approximately 499,400 customer connections in 100 California communities; approximately 6,700 water and wastewater customer connections on the islands of Kauai, Maui, Oahu, and Hawaii; approximately 38,300 customer connections in the Tacoma, Olympia, Graham, Spanaway, Puyallup, Rainier, Yelm, and Gig Harbor areas; and approximately 11,500 water and wastewater customer connections in Rio Communities, Rio Del Oro, Meadow Lake, Indian Hills, Squaw Valley, Elephant Butte, Morningstar, Sandia Knolls, Juan Tomas, Monterey, and Cypress Gardens systems. The company also engages in the provision of non-regulated water-related services, including operating of municipally owned water systems, privately owned water, and recycled water distribution systems; water system operation, meter reading, and billing services to private companies and municipalities; leasing of communication antenna sites on its properties; and billing of optional third-party insurance programs to its residential customers. In addition, it provides wastewater collection and treatment services. California Water Service Group was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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