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California Water Service GroupCWT -1.11%71 EV-to-OCF is 14.36 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 17.91. GuruFocus rates CWT with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $51.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 507 Utilities - Regulated companies, California Water Service Group ranks worse than 66.47% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for California Water Service Group's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
CWT'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.41 Med: 17.91 Max: 34.44
Current: 14.36
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of California Water Service Group was 34.44. The lowest was 12.41. And the median was 17.91.
CWT's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 66.47% of 507
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 10.83
vs CWT: 14.36
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 (NYSE:CWT) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $49.74.
California Water Service Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.220.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
California Water Service Group EV-to-OCF Related Terms
California Water Service Group EV-to-OCF Historical Data
* 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, California Water Service Group's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where California Water Service Group's EV-to-OCF falls into.
California Water Service Group's current Enterprise Value is $4,713 Mil.
California Water Service Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $328 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-OCF of 14.36 as of Aug. 05, 2026. This is 20% below median its historical median of 17.91. Over the past decade, California Water Service Group's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 12.41 to 34.44. According to the industry distribution chart, California Water Service Group ranks #337 out of 507 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 66.5%.
Is California Water Service Group's EV-to-OCF too high?
California Water Service Group's current EV-to-OCF of 14.36 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 17.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.41 to a high of 34.44. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.83. California Water Service Group's value of 14.36 is 32.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, California Water Service Group ranks #337 out of 507 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, California Water Service Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does California Water Service Group's EV-to-OCF compare to AWR and HTO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, California Water Service Group ranks #337 out of 507 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places California Water Service Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.83. California Water Service Group's value of 14.36 is 32.6% above this benchmark. Historically, California Water Service Group's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 12.41 to 34.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.91 vs. the industry median of 10.83, 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-OCF for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Utilities - Regulated companies is 10.83, based on 507 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF 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-OCF of 14.36 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 10.83 — 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-OCF is 14.36, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 17.91. 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 $51.24, compared to a current price of $49.74 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 14.36, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 17.91 and 32.6% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 10.83. California Water Service Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For California Water Service Group (CWT), the current EV-to-OCF is 14.36 as of Aug. 05, 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 $49.74 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $51.24.
GuruFocus considers California Water Service Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CWT:
EV-to-OCF: 14.36 (20% below median its 10-year median of 17.91)
GF Value™: $51.24 vs. price of $49.74 (2.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.6% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#337 of 507)
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 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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