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What is California Water Service Group EV-to-EBITDA?
California Water Service GroupCWT -0.47%77 EV-to-EBITDA is 13.19 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 14.16. GuruFocus rates CWT with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $51.25 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 468 Utilities - Regulated companies, California Water Service Group ranks worse than 72.01% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, California Water Service Group's enterprise value is $4,683 Mil.
California Water Service Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $355 Mil. Therefore, California Water Service Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 13.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for California Water Service Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CWT'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.4 Med: 14.16 Max: 19.55
Current: 13.19
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of California Water Service Group was 19.55. The lowest was 9.40. And the median was 14.16.
CWT's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 72.01% of 468
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 9.945
vs CWT: 13.19
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
California Water Service Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
California Water Service Group's share price for today is $50.72.
California Water Service Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.000.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, California Water Service Group's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
California Water Service Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, California Water Service Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where California Water Service Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
California Water Service Group's current Enterprise Value is $4,683 Mil.
California Water Service Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $355 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
California Water Service Group (CWT) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 13.19 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on California Water Service Group. This is near median its historical median of 14.16. Over the past decade, California Water Service Group's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.40 to 19.55. According to the industry distribution chart, California Water Service Group ranks #337 out of 468 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 72%.
Is California Water Service Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
California Water Service Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.19 is near median its 10-year median of 14.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.40 to a high of 19.55. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.95. California Water Service Group's value of 13.19 is 32.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, California Water Service Group ranks #337 out of 468 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, California Water Service Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does California Water Service Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to AWR and HTO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, California Water Service Group ranks #337 out of 468 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places California Water Service Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.95. California Water Service Group's value of 13.19 is 32.6% above this benchmark. Historically, California Water Service Group's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.40 to 19.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.16 vs. the industry median of 9.95, California Water Service Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Regulated companies is 9.95, based on 468 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. California Water Service Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.19 is 32.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on California Water Service Group. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. California Water Service Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.19, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is California Water Service Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, California Water Service Group (CWT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $51.25, compared to a current price of $50.72 — trading 1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.19, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.16 and 32.6% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 9.95. California Water Service Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For California Water Service Group (CWT), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.19 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is California Water Service Group (CWT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, California Water Service Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $50.72 is trading 1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $51.25.
GuruFocus considers California Water Service Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CWT:
EV-to-EBITDA: 13.19 (near median its 10-year median of 14.16)
GF Value™: $51.25 vs. price of $50.72 (1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.6% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#337 of 468)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CWT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
California Water Service Group Business Description
California Water Service Group is a U.S. water and utilities holding company based in California. The company provides water utility and other related services in California, Washington, New Mexico, Hawaii and Texas through its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The bulk of the company's business consists of the production, purchase, storage, treatment, testing, distribution, and sale of water for domestic, industrial, public, and irrigation uses, and the provision of water for domestic and municipal fire protection services.
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