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California Water Service Group (CWT)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/17/2025: 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 $55.25
1 Year Target Price $55.25
| 5 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -11.49% | Avg. Invested days 31 | 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 10/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.89B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 21.29 | 1Y Target Price 55.25 |
Price to earnings Ratio 21.29 | 1Y Target Price 55.25 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 5 | Beta 0.67 | 52 Weeks Range 40.84 - 52.76 | Updated Date 10/19/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 40.84 - 52.76 | Updated Date 10/19/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.40% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.28 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-10-23 | When - | Estimate 1.15 | Actual - |
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 21.29 | Forward PE 17.36 | Enterprise Value 4143889324 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.92 |
Enterprise Value 4143889324 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.92 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.18 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.41 | Shares Outstanding 59581155 | Shares Floating 59040158 |
Shares Outstanding 59581155 | Shares Floating 59040158 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.63 | Percent Institutions 91.17 |
Upturn AI SWOT
California Water Service Group
Company Overview
History and Background
California Water Service Group (CWT) was founded in 1926. Initially serving a small number of communities, it has grown to become one of the largest regulated water utilities in the United States through acquisitions and organic growth.
Core Business Areas
- Regulated Water Utilities: Providing water and wastewater services to residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental customers in California, Washington, New Mexico, Hawaii, and Texas.
- Non-Regulated Services: Offers services such as water system maintenance, meter reading, and other related services to municipalities and private companies.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by a CEO and executive team. The organizational structure includes regional operating divisions and centralized corporate functions such as finance, engineering, and customer service.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Water Distribution: Provides potable water to over 2 million people. Market share varies by region; specific data is difficult to ascertain due to the fragmented nature of the water utility industry. Competitors include other investor-owned utilities and municipal water districts.
- Wastewater Services: Collects, treats, and disposes of wastewater. Market share is smaller than water distribution. Competitors are similar to water distribution.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The water utility industry is highly regulated and capital-intensive. Demand is generally stable but influenced by weather patterns and population growth. Aging infrastructure requires significant investment.
Positioning
CWT is a well-established player in the regulated water utility industry, known for its operational expertise and geographic diversity.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for water utilities in the US is estimated to be several hundred billion dollars. CWT is positioned to capture a share of this market through organic growth and acquisitions.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Geographic diversification
- Experienced management team
- Strong regulatory relationships
- History of dividend payments
- Essential service provider
Weaknesses
- High capital expenditure requirements
- Exposure to regulatory risk
- Dependence on rate approvals
- Susceptibility to drought conditions
- Debt levels
Opportunities
- Acquisitions of smaller water systems
- Infrastructure upgrades and modernization
- Expansion into new geographic areas
- Increasing water conservation efforts
- Leveraging technology for efficiency
Threats
- Changing regulatory landscape
- Drought and water scarcity
- Rising operating costs
- Cybersecurity threats
- Economic downturns affecting demand
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- AWK
- WTRG
- SJW
Competitive Landscape
CWT competes on operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and customer service. It's smaller than AWK but bigger than SJW. They compete with municipal water districts and other companies.
Major Acquisitions
Texas Water Alliance
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 28.7
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded their service territory into Texas
Hawaii Water Service
- Year: 2018
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 100
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded their services territory into Hawaii
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: CWT has grown through organic growth and acquisitions. Revenue growth has been steady but not rapid.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates for future growth vary. Refer to financial websites for projections.
Recent Initiatives: CWT focuses on infrastructure investments, water conservation programs, and customer service improvements.
Summary
California Water Service Group is a stable, regulated utility with a long history of dividend payments. Its strengths lie in its geographic diversification and experienced management. However, it faces challenges related to regulatory risk, capital expenditures, and drought conditions. The company is positioned to grow through acquisitions and infrastructure investments.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings
- Financial websites
- Industry reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market conditions are subject to change, and past performance is not indicative of future results.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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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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