California Water Service GroupCWT +3.22%80 Dividend Payout Ratio is 7.79 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1243% above its 10-year median of 0.58. GuruFocus rates CWT with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 80/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $50.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 373 Utilities - Regulated companies, California Water Service Group ranks worse than 65.42% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. California Water Service Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.79.
The historical rank and industry rank for California Water Service Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CWT'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36 Med: 0.58 Max: 1.25
Current: 0.65
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of California Water Service Group was 1.25. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.58.
CWT's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 65.42% of 373
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.54
vs CWT: 0.65
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of California Water Service Group was 2.92%. The lowest was 1.28%. And the median was 1.81%.
During the past 12 months, California Water Service Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of California Water Service Group was 16.90% per year. The lowest was 0.40% per year. And the median was 2.50% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
California Water Service Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
California Water Service Group Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
California Water Service Group Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
CWT vs HTO, AWR, MSEX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, California Water Service Group's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, California Water Service Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where California Water Service Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
California Water Service Group Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 7.79 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on California Water Service Group and its competitors. This is 1243% above median its historical median of 0.58. Over the past decade, California Water Service Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 1.25. According to the industry distribution chart, California Water Service Group ranks #244 out of 373 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 65.4%.
Is California Water Service Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
California Water Service Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 7.79 is 1243% above median its 10-year median of 0.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 1.25. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. California Water Service Group's value of 7.79 is 1342.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, California Water Service Group ranks #244 out of 373 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, California Water Service Group has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does California Water Service Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to HTO and AWR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, California Water Service Group ranks #244 out of 373 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places California Water Service Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. California Water Service Group's value of 7.79 is 1342.6% above this benchmark. Historically, California Water Service Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 1.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.58 vs. the industry median of 0.54, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.54, based on 373 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. California Water Service Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 7.79 is 1342.6% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on California Water Service Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. California Water Service Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 7.79, which is 1243% above median its own 10-year median of 0.58. 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 $50.86, compared to a current price of $49.08 — trading 3.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 7.79, which is 1243% above median its 10-year median of 0.58 and 1342.6% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.54. California Water Service Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For California Water Service Group (CWT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 7.79 as of Mar. 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 $49.08 is trading 3.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $50.86.
GuruFocus considers California Water Service Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CWT:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 7.79 (1243% above median its 10-year median of 0.58)
GF Value™: $50.86 vs. price of $49.08 (3.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1342.6% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#244 of 373)
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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