California Water Service Group (CWT) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

California Water Service Group (CWT) has a Graham intrinsic value of $45.45 per share. At $46.35 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 2% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 5.6% a year to $963.7M, with an average return on invested capital of 5.6%.

Graham intrinsic value
$45.45
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$46.35
Price vs Graham value
2% above
Market cap
$2.8B
Revenue (FY2025)
$963.7M
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
5.6%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
5.6%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
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CWT 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $963.7M $128.2M $2.15 — 17.7% 5.1%
FY2024 $905.6M $190.8M $3.25 — 24.9% 7.2%
FY2023 $790.3M $51.9M $0.91 — 9.8% 3.2%
FY2022 $772.6M $96.0M $1.77 — 16.5% 5.3%
FY2021 $765.7M $101.1M $1.96 — 16.6% 6.3%
FY2020 $697.6M $96.8M $1.97 — 19.6% 7.5%
FY2019 $664.4M $63.1M $1.31 — 15.0% 5.1%
FY2018 $674.7M $65.6M $1.36 — 16.4% 6.8%
FY2017 $622.5M $72.9M $1.40 — 15.2% 5.6%
FY2016 $589.5M $48.7M $1.01 — 12.9% 4.1%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GROUP has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 5.6% annually over the past decade.

CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GROUP has historically struggled to out-earn its cost of capital, averaging just 5.6% ROIC.

Over the decade, CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GROUP shows that the company has leveraged its balance sheet to sustain operations.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GROUP is modeled at 8.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $45.45 per share.

CWT stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of California Water Service Group (CWT) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 8.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, CWT's intrinsic value is about $45.45 per share.

Is CWT stock undervalued?

At $46.35 (close on Oct 17, 2026), CWT trades 2% above its Graham value of $45.45. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has California Water Service Group grown?

Revenue went from $589.5M in fiscal 2016 to $963.7M in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 5.6%. Net income was $128.2M in fiscal 2025.

What is CWT's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 5.6%, and average return on equity was 8.8%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this CWT data come from?

From California Water Service Group's annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Jul 30, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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