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CWT
California Water Service Group
$46.35
0.3
(0.65%)
| Exchange: | NYSE |
| Market Cap: | 2.866B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 22.523M |
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About The Company
| Sector: | UtilitiesView sector performance | |||||
| Industry: | Regulated WaterView industry performance | |||||
| CEO: | Martin A. Kropelnicki | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 1336 | |||||
| Address: |
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| Website: | https://www.calwatergroup.com |
California Water Service Group (CWT), through its various subsidiaries, operates as a water utility, delivering essential water services and related offerings across several states, including California, Washington, New Mexico, Hawaii, and Texas. The company’s operations encompass the entire water supply chain, from procuring, storing, treating, and rigorously testing water to its widespread distribution and ultimate sale. This water is utilized for a diverse array of purposes, spanning domestic consumption, industrial processes, public use, agricultural irrigation, and crucial fire protection. The group serves a substantial customer base, catering to approximately 494,500 connections across 100 communities in California. Moreover, on the Hawaiian islands of Maui and Hawaii, it manages roughly 6,200 water and wastewater customer hookups. In Washington, approximately 36,400 connections receive service in locations such as Tacoma, Olympia, Graham, Spanaway, Puyallup, and Gig Harbor. New Mexico communities like Belen, Los Lunas, Indian Hills, and Elephant Butte are served by roughly 8,600 water and wastewater connections. Beyond its core regulated utility functions, California Water Service Group provides various non-regulated, water-related services. These include the management of water systems for both municipal and private entities, the operation of recycled water distribution networks, and specialized services such as water system operation, meter reading, and billing for external companies and public bodies. Furthermore, it generates income by leasing communication antenna sites on its land to telecommunications companies, and it manages the billing of optional third-party insurance schemes for its residential clients. Laboratory services are also part of its offerings. Lastly, the organization handles wastewater collection and purification processes. Established in 1926, the company’s corporate headquarters are situated in San Jose, California.
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Industry Peers
| TICKER | COMPANY | MKT CAP | P/E | FWD P/E | ROIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWT | California Water Service Group | 2.9B | 20.6 | 18.2 | 3.1% |
 AWR | American States Water Company | 3.3B | 22.5 | 22.7 | 6.5% |
 HTO | H2O America | 2.4B | 20.4 | 20.4 | 3.0% |
 MSEX | Middlesex Water Company | 1.0B | 20.5 | 20.5 | 4.0% |
 YORW | The York Water Company | 502.1M | 19.3 | 19.0 | 4.5% |
 CWCO | Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. | 452.2M | 30.0 | 31.0 | 6.1% |
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| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 794,632 | 1,036,806 | 1,000,140 |
| Gross Profit | 363,377 | 989,116 | 643,456 |
| EBITDA | 217,538 | 424,263 | 360,174 |
| Operating Income | 77,135 | 225,054 | 183,092 |
| Net Income | 51,911 | 190,807 | 128,211 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Balance Sheet
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 4,595,533 | 5,180,283 | 5,671,165 |
| Total Liabilities | 3,165,221 | 3,541,997 | 3,979,190 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 1,426,733 | 1,638,286 | 1,691,975 |
| Total Debt | 1,247,007 | 1,383,211 | 2,270 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 39,591 | 50,121 | 51,820 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 217,817 | 290,867 | 302,561 |
| Capital Expenditure | -383,747 | -470,800 | 0 |
| Free Cash Flow | -165,930 | -179,933 | 302,561 |
| Net Income | 51,911 | 190,085 | 127,848 |
| Net Change in Cash | -59 | 10,721 | 1,686 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2030 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 1,409,522.626 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 1,438,590.640 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 1,425,000 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 692,398.711 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 697,864.910 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 695,309.091 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 186,955.421 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 191,984.272 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 189,632.943 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 217,764.293 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 222,255.158 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 220,155.471 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 3.180 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 3.220 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 3.140 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 2 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 1 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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Strengths (preview)
- Solid Financial Performance: California Water Service Group reported strong key financial results in the Q2 2025 earnings call, with revenue and net income showing consistent growth as per income statement data. This performance aligns with positive operating cash flow and free cash flow trends from cash flow statements, indicating robust operational efficiency.
- Strong Capital Investment Strategy: The earnings call summary highlights a focused execution of capital investment plans, which is supported by significant capital expenditure figures in the cash flow statements. This positions CWT to enhance infrastructure and service delivery in its regulated water utility operations.
- Stable Dividend Yield: With a competitive dividend yield (as per key metrics TTM data), CWT offers an attractive return to income-focused investors, underpinned by consistent dividend payments noted in cash flow statements.
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Based on current fundamentals and analyst forecasts, MarketSnap estimates CWT intrinsic value between $45.74 – $59.75 per share. This depends on revenue growth, margins, and discount rate.
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Is California Water Service Group (CWT) overvalued or undervalued right now?
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| Open: | 47.27 | Previous Close: | 46.05 | |
| Day Low: | 45.74 | Day High: | 47.27 | |
| Year Low: | 41.29 | Year High: | 53.82 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 48.23 | Price Avg 200: | 46.45 | |
| Volume: | 518214 | Average Volume: | 500504 |
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