Nama's AI scorecard currently rates California Water Service Group Sell (3.4 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is CWT's P/E ratio?

California Water Service Group trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 22.8.

When does CWT report earnings?

California Water Service Group's next scheduled report is on Feb 24, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $0.57.

What is the CWT price target?

The median analyst price target from 4 analysts is $54.50, with a range of $53.00 – $57.00.

Is CWT Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads California Water Service Group as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Does CWT pay a dividend?

Yes — California Water Service Group's dividend yield is 2.6%.

Nama Insights

California Water Service Group (CWT)

Utilities · Utilities Regulated Water · NYSE

California Water Service Group (CWT) is a Utilities company in the Utilities Regulated Water industry. It has a market capitalization of $3.21B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 22.8 and a free-cash-flow yield of -7.0%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue declined 3.5%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Sell, 3.4 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the lagging band of its market.

AI scorecard

Sell · 3.4/10

Negative, at the mild end of Sell. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Lagging · -2.0% over 12 months ex. last

Second-worst fifth of its market on the past year's move.

Shariah screen

Not Shariah Compliant

At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Off its high

-29.2%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$3.21B
Trailing P/E	22.8
Price / book	1.8
Price / sales	3.0
FCF yield	-7.0%
Dividend yield	2.6%
Gross margin	64.4%
Operating margin	19.4%
Net margin	12.6%
Revenue growth (YoY)	-3.5%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	+5.7%
EPS growth (YoY)	-34.2%
FCF/share growth (YoY)	—
Beta	0.5
Exchange	NYSE
Sector	Utilities
Industry	Utilities Regulated Water

CWT earnings

Next report: Feb 24, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $0.57). Beat the EPS estimate in 1 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q3 2026	Oct 28, 2026	$1.05	$1.21	-13.2%	$332.17M
Q2 2026	Jul 29, 2026	$0.93	$0.63	+47.6%	$308.60M
Q1 2026	Apr 29, 2026	$0.07	$0.24	-70.8%	$214.57M
Q4 2025	Feb 25, 2026	$0.19	$0.33	-42.4%	$219.98M

CWT analyst price target

Median target $54.50 from 4 analysts, ranging $53.00 – $57.00.

Utilities Regulated Water peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
AWK	American Water Works	$29.92B	25.6
SBS	Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP	$16.96B	15.0
WTRG	Essential Utilities	$13.02B	22.2
AWR	American States Water	$3.57B	22.7
HTO	H2O America	$3.04B	23.1
MSEX	Middlesex Water	$1.15B	21.6

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CWT FAQ

Is CWT a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates California Water Service Group Sell (3.4 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is CWT's P/E ratio?: California Water Service Group trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 22.8.
When does CWT report earnings?: California Water Service Group's next scheduled report is on Feb 24, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $0.57.
What is the CWT price target?: The median analyst price target from 4 analysts is $54.50, with a range of $53.00 – $57.00.
Is CWT Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads California Water Service Group as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does CWT pay a dividend?: Yes — California Water Service Group's dividend yield is 2.6%.