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California Water Service Group (CWT)
Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN

US1307881029

CUSIP

130788102

Sector

Utilities

IPO Date

Mar 26, 1990

Highlights

Market Cap

$2.84B

EPS (TTM)

$2.26

PE Ratio

21.11

PEG Ratio

2.70

Total Revenue (TTM)

$970.03M

Gross Profit (TTM)

$532.30M

EBITDA (TTM)

$351.41M

Year Range

$41.10 - $55.22

Target Price

$57.00

Short %

1.93%

Short Ratio

1.82

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Performance

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S&P 500

Returns By Period

California Water Service Group (CWT) returned 7.62% year-to-date (YTD) and -7.47% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, CWT returned 9.33% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.86%.


CWT

YTD

7.62%

1M

-4.80%

6M

-4.14%

1Y

-7.47%

3Y*

-1.66%

5Y*

3.67%

10Y*

9.33%

^GSPC (Benchmark)

YTD

1.39%

1M

12.89%

6M

1.19%

1Y

12.45%

3Y*

15.19%

5Y*

14.95%

10Y*

10.86%

*Annualized

Monthly Returns

The table below presents the monthly returns of CWT, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2025-0.09%1.04%6.62%4.52%-4.35%7.62%
2024-12.72%1.94%1.29%5.68%2.13%-2.81%10.25%4.05%-2.01%-4.17%-0.95%-11.45%-10.68%
20230.87%-6.04%1.68%-3.64%1.95%-9.28%2.69%-4.74%-5.85%2.90%4.42%2.57%-12.83%
2022-13.60%-7.93%4.13%-12.50%3.98%3.50%8.15%-2.18%-9.98%17.78%5.07%-6.61%-14.13%
20211.13%0.98%2.53%4.28%-2.87%-2.29%12.86%1.74%-7.27%3.31%3.88%14.05%35.05%
20201.94%-8.39%4.92%-10.73%5.13%1.49%-1.74%-2.82%-4.17%2.58%11.53%9.20%6.68%
20193.90%5.46%4.34%-7.17%-1.93%2.86%5.45%6.10%-6.22%5.74%-7.82%0.31%9.85%
2018-10.25%-6.28%-1.84%4.03%4.36%-3.23%5.52%0.58%4.25%-2.10%9.31%4.24%7.06%
20171.77%7.09%-2.45%-0.42%-2.44%6.21%5.71%-3.27%1.87%10.09%9.02%-0.55%36.39%
20167.82%-0.79%8.09%4.53%4.99%19.83%-3.44%-9.12%5.25%-3.40%12.08%-1.88%49.19%
2015-0.28%4.33%-3.62%-2.61%0.79%-4.35%-5.78%-3.43%7.22%1.08%1.51%3.28%-2.67%
20140.95%1.70%1.83%-6.01%-1.21%9.70%-5.91%7.73%-7.88%16.00%-3.08%-1.84%9.73%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank

The current rank of CWT is 34, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.


The Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank of CWT is 3434
Overall Rank
The Sharpe Ratio Rank of CWT is 3333
Sharpe Ratio Rank
The Sortino Ratio Rank of CWT is 2828
Sortino Ratio Rank
The Omega Ratio Rank of CWT is 2929
Omega Ratio Rank
The Calmar Ratio Rank of CWT is 4040
Calmar Ratio Rank
The Martin Ratio Rank of CWT is 3838
Martin Ratio Rank
The risk-adjusted ranks indicate the investment's position relative to the market. A rank closer to 100 signifies top-performing investments, while a rank closer to 0 might suggest underperformance, based on the selected ratio. The values are calculated based on the past 12 months of returns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators

The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for California Water Service Group (CWT) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.


The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

California Water Service Group Sharpe ratios as of May 20, 2025 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: -0.32
  • 5-Year: 0.15
  • 10-Year: 0.34
  • All Time: 0.32

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of California Water Service Group compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time. For deeper analysis or to customize the calculation, use the Sharpe ratio tool.


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Dividends

Dividend History

California Water Service Group provided a 2.41% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.16 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 34 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.


1.50%2.00%2.50%3.00%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.0020142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20242023202220212020201920182017201620152014
Dividend$1.16$1.10$1.04$1.00$0.92$0.85$0.79$0.75$0.72$0.69$0.67$0.65

Dividend yield

2.41%2.43%2.01%1.65%1.28%1.57%1.53%1.57%1.59%2.04%2.88%2.64%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for California Water Service Group. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2025$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.60
2024$0.00$0.26$0.00$0.00$0.28$0.00$0.00$0.28$0.00$0.00$0.28$0.00$1.10
2023$0.00$0.26$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.00$1.04
2022$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$1.00
2021$0.00$0.23$0.00$0.00$0.23$0.00$0.00$0.23$0.00$0.00$0.23$0.00$0.92
2020$0.00$0.21$0.00$0.00$0.21$0.00$0.00$0.21$0.00$0.00$0.21$0.00$0.85
2019$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.79
2018$0.00$0.19$0.00$0.00$0.19$0.00$0.00$0.19$0.00$0.00$0.19$0.00$0.75
2017$0.00$0.18$0.00$0.00$0.18$0.00$0.00$0.18$0.00$0.00$0.18$0.00$0.72
2016$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.69
2015$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.67
2014$0.16$0.00$0.00$0.16$0.00$0.00$0.16$0.00$0.00$0.16$0.00$0.65

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

California Water Service Group has a dividend yield of 2.41%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

California Water Service Group has a payout ratio of 50.88%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that California Water Service Group strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the California Water Service Group. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the California Water Service Group was 38.24%, occurring on Jan 10, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current California Water Service Group drawdown is 28.06%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-38.24%Jan 4, 2022758Jan 10, 2025
-34.34%Feb 26, 1998134Sep 4, 199876Dec 23, 1998210
-31.26%Dec 28, 199975Apr 12, 2000763Apr 30, 2003838
-30.89%Nov 1, 2007249Oct 27, 200836Dec 17, 2008285
-28.42%Dec 24, 199883Apr 26, 1999141Nov 12, 1999224

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of California Water Service Group over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

0.0

Earnings Per Share

The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of California Water Service Group, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 37.5% positive surprise.


-0.500.000.501.001.502.0020212022202320242025
0.22
0.16
Actual
Estimate

Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how California Water Service Group is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for CWT, comparing it with other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry. Currently, CWT has a P/E ratio of 21.1. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for CWT compared to other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry. CWT currently has a PEG ratio of 2.7. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for CWT relative to other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry. Currently, CWT has a P/S ratio of 2.9. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for CWT in comparison with other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry. Currently, CWT has a P/B value of 1.7. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



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Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

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Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items