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The historical rank and industry rank for California Water Service Group's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
STU:WT5'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -112.14 Med: -28.64 Max: -18.21
Current: -20.82
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of California Water Service Group was -18.21. The lowest was -112.14. And the median was -28.64.
STU:WT5's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 300
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 18.24
vs STU:WT5: -20.82
EV-to-FCF 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 (STU:WT5) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF 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 €43.80.
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 €1.717.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
California Water Service Group EV-to-FCF Related Terms
California Water Service Group EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, California Water Service Group's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where California Water Service Group's EV-to-FCF falls into.
California Water Service Group's current Enterprise Value is €4,074.5 Mil.
California Water Service Group's Free Cash Flow 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 €-192.1 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 (STU:WT5) has a EV-to-FCF of -21.20 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on California Water Service Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, California Water Service Group ranks #999999 out of 300 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Is California Water Service Group's EV-to-FCF too high?
California Water Service Group's current EV-to-FCF is -21.20. Based on the distribution chart, California Water Service Group ranks #999999 out of 300 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, California Water Service Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does California Water Service Group's EV-to-FCF compare to AWR and HTO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, California Water Service Group ranks #999999 out of 300 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places California Water Service Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.24. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Utilities - Regulated companies is 18.24, based on 300 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on California Water Service Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 18.24 — 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-FCF is -21.20. 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 (STU:WT5) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €44.40, compared to a current price of €43.80 — trading 1.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -21.20. California Water Service Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For California Water Service Group (STU:WT5), the current EV-to-FCF is -21.20 as of Jul. 14, 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 (STU:WT5) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, California Water Service Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €43.80 is trading 1.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €44.40.
GuruFocus considers California Water Service Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:WT5:
EV-to-FCF: -21.20
GF Value™: €44.40 vs. price of €43.80 (1.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:WT5 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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