California Water Service Group (CWT) — Stock Score Summary

California Water Service Group (CWT) has a MoatMap StockRank of 39/100 based on Quality (39/100), Value (38/100), and Momentum (48/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. California Water Service is a highly regulated utility. While defensive, its returns on equity are capped by regulators, offering no asymmetric upside or alignment with our high-conviction macro themes.

California Water Service Group is the largest regulated American water utility west of the Mississippi River, providing water and wastewater services to over 2 million people across California, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Washington. The company operates within a highly regulated and essential service industry, benefiting from natural monopoly characteristics and predictable revenue streams. Its regulated asset base and strong geographical concentration in growing regions provide a stable investment profile.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$45.84
Market Cap$2.6B
P/E (TTM)22.62
P/E (Forward)16.39
Price/Book1.61
Return on Equity7.2%
Return on Invested Capital4.1%
Debt/Equity101.17
Gross Margin53.2%
Operating Margin10.4%
Revenue Growth5.2%
Dividend Yield2.8%
Free Cash Flow$-281M

California Water Service Group operates in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry, part of the Utilities sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is California Water Service Group’s (CWT) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for California Water Service Group (CWT) is 39/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (39), Value (38), and Momentum (48) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does California Water Service Group have an economic moat?
California Water Service Group (CWT) has a Quality factor score of 39/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is California Water Service Group a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for California Water Service Group (CWT) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 39/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is California Water Service Group in?
California Water Service Group (CWT) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Regulated Water industry (United States).
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