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CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GRP

CWTNYSE
πŸ† #1743 by market capEarnings Oct 22US Equity
$46.30β–² $0.46 (+1.00%)
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14dβ–Ό 3.5%
30dβ–Ό 7.3%
ytdβ–² 6.9%
1yβ–² 0.8%
🏦Market Cap
$2.77B
Small Cap
πŸ“ˆRevenue Growth (YoY)
+6.4%
Slowing
πŸ“ŠGross Margin
61.8%
High
πŸ’΅FCF Margin
3.0%
Moderate
βš–οΈP/S Ratio
2.7x
Cheap
Otter Score
72
Fair

Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$45.63 – $47.20
52-Week Range
$41.29 – $53.82
Volume
$2.42B
Avg Volume
$2.44B
Shares Outstanding
59.9M
Next Earnings
Dec 6, 2026

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$1.00B
Last Q Revenue
$309M
P/E Ratio
21.1
P/S Ratio
2.7x
EPS (TTM)
$2.22
Dividend Yield
2.70%
Dilution (1yr)
+1.8%

Why Investors Own CWT

  • βœ“High-growth profile β€” revenue up +44.9% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
  • βœ“Healthy economics β€” 77% gross margin and 16% free-cash-flow margin.
  • βœ“New products and segments could unlock additional revenue streams.
⚠️ Key Risks

Execution delays, intensifying competition, and valuation compression if growth decelerates.

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CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GRP

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Financial Trends
RevenueThe total money the company brought in from sales, before subtracting any costs.
$1.0Bβ–Ό βˆ’3.5% YoY
Gross MarginOf every $1 of sales, how much is left after the direct cost of making the product/service. Higher = more efficient.
64.3%β–Ό βˆ’32.6% YoY
Operating IncomeProfit from the core business after operating costs, but before interest and taxes. Negative means the core business isn’t profitable yet.
$183Mβ–Ό βˆ’18.6% YoY
Free Cash FlowCash left over after running the business and paying for equipment/capex. Negative means the company is burning cash.
βˆ’$214Mβ–² +19.2% YoY
Shares OutstandingHow many shares exist. Rising means the company is issuing more shares, which dilutes (shrinks) each existing owner’s slice.
59.7Mβ–² +1.8% YoY
Net CashCash minus total debt. Positive = more cash than debt (financially strong); negative = more debt than cash (net debt).
βˆ’$1.6Bβ–Ό βˆ’$220M YoY
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About CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GRP

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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Otter Score Breakdown

How it's scoredFive components, each rated 1–5β˜… and equally weighted (20%), averaged to a 0–100 score:πŸ’Ž Quality β€” gross marginπŸš€ Growth β€” revenue YoYβš–οΈ Valuation β€” P/S ratio⚑ Momentum β€” 30-day price changeπŸ’§ Dilution β€” 1-yr share issuance (buybacks score higher)
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Overall Score
Fair
72/100

Analyst Ratings

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Consensus
Buy
8 analysts
Strong Buy3
Buy4
Hold1
Sell0
Strong Sell0
Ratings as of Sep 2026

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