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California Water Service GroupCWT -0.77%71 Peter Lynch Fair Value is $11.72 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 125% above its 10-year median of 5.20. GuruFocus rates CWT with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $51.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 186 Utilities - Regulated companies, California Water Service Group ranks worse than 537633.87% on this metric.
Peter Lynch Fair Value applies to growing companies. The ideal range for the growth rate is between 10 - 20% a year. Peter Lynch thinks that the fair P/E value for a growth company equals its growth rate, that is PEG = 1. The earnings here is trailing twelve month (TTM) earnings. For non-bank companies, the growth rate we use is the average growth rate for EBITDA per share over the past 5 years. For Banks, the growth rate we use is the average growth rate for Book Value per share over the past 5 years. If 5-Year Growth Rate is greater than 25% a year, we use 25. If 5-Year Growth Rate is smaller than 5% a year, we do not calculate Peter Lynch Fair Value.
Here, as of today, California Water Service Group's PEG is 1. California Water Service Group's 5-Year TTM EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.55.
California Water Service Group's EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.11. Therefore, the Peter Lynch Fair Value for today is $11.72.
The historical rank and industry rank for California Water Service Group's Peter Lynch Fair Value or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Peter Lynch Fair Value Ratio of California Water Service Group was 13.87. The lowest was 2.43. And the median was 5.20.
CWT's Price-to-Peter-Lynch-Fair-Value is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Industry Median: 1.17 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Peter-Lynch-Fair-Value only.
Note: Please don't confuse Peter Lynch Fair Value with the value reached in Peter Lynch Chart.
California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT) Peter Lynch Fair Value Explanation
Peter Lynch Fair Value applies to growing companies. The ideal range for the growth rate is between 10 - 20% a year.
Peter Lynch thinks that the fair P/E value for a growth company equals its growth rate, that is PEG = 1. The earnings here is trailing twelve month (TTM) earnings. For non-bank companies, the growth rate we use is the average growth rate for EBITDA per share over the past 5 years. For Banks, the growth rate we use is the average growth rate for Book Value per share over the past 5 years.
Please don't confuse Peter Lynch Fair Value with the value reached in Peter Lynch Chart. In Peter Lynch chart, a fixed P/E ratio of 15 is used to draw the Earnings Line. Therefore the value reached has a P/E ratio of 15. But in Peter Lynch Fair Value calculation, P/E equals to the growth rate of EBITDA per share over the past 5 years, which is 5.55 instead of 15 in this case.
California Water Service Group's Price to Peter Lynch Fair Value Ratio for today is calculated as
Price to Peter Lynch Fair Value
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Share Price
/
Peter Lynch Fair Value
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50.11
/
11.72
=
4.28
* 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 Peter Lynch Fair Value Related Terms
California Water Service Group Peter Lynch Fair Value 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 Peter Lynch Fair Value Chart
CWT vs AWR, HTO, MSEX: Peter Lynch Fair Value Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, California Water Service Group's Price-to-Peter-Lynch-Fair-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Peter-Lynch-Fair-Value 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 Price-to-Peter-Lynch-Fair-Value vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, California Water Service Group's Price-to-Peter-Lynch-Fair-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where California Water Service Group's Price-to-Peter-Lynch-Fair-Value falls into.
California Water Service Group's EPS without NRI 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 $2.11.
* 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.
** Please be aware that the 5-Year TTM EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated based on TTM data over the last 5 years. For quarterly reported companies, the TTM data adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months. For companies that report semi-annually, annually, or do not have enough quarterly data, GuruFocus uses the annual data as the TTM data.
If 5-Year Earnings Growth Rate is greater than 25% a year, we use 25.
If 5-Year Earnings Growth Rate is smaller than 5% a year, we do not calculate Peter Lynch Fair Value.
Please note that we use the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share as the growth rate for non-bank companies, as EBITDA growth is subject to less manipulations than net earnings per share. For banks, we use the 5-year average growth rate of Book Value per share as the growth rate. The reason is that EBITDA is not applicable to Banks and Book value is a relative important measurement for Banks. In the calculation, PEG=1 because Peter Lynch thinks that the fair P/E ratio of the growth stock is equal to its earnings growth rate.
What does a Peter Lynch Fair Value of $11.72 mean?
California Water Service Group (CWT) has a Peter Lynch Fair Value of $11.72 as of Jul. 31, 2026. Peter Lynch Fair Value is the stock value based on a company's current earnings and five-year earnings growth, assuming a PEG of one. View historical data on California Water Service Group and its competitors. This is 125% above median its historical median of 5.20. Over the past decade, California Water Service Group's Peter Lynch Fair Value has ranged from 2.43 to 13.87. According to the industry distribution chart, California Water Service Group ranks #999999 out of 186 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Is California Water Service Group's Peter Lynch Fair Value too high?
California Water Service Group's current Peter Lynch Fair Value of $11.72 is 125% above median its 10-year median of 5.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.43 to a high of 13.87. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Peter Lynch Fair Value is 1.17. California Water Service Group's value of $11.72 is 901.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, California Water Service Group ranks #999999 out of 186 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 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does California Water Service Group's Peter Lynch Fair Value compare to AWR and HTO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, California Water Service Group ranks #999999 out of 186 companies for Peter Lynch Fair Value. This places California Water Service Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Peter Lynch Fair Value is 1.17. California Water Service Group's value of $11.72 is 901.7% above this benchmark. Historically, California Water Service Group's own Peter Lynch Fair Value has ranged from 2.43 to 13.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.20 vs. the industry median of 1.17, 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 Peter Lynch Fair Value for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Peter Lynch Fair Value among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.17, based on 186 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Peter Lynch Fair Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Peter Lynch Fair Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. California Water Service Group's current Peter Lynch Fair Value of $11.72 is 901.7% 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 Peter Lynch Fair Value mean?
A high Peter Lynch Fair Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Peter Lynch Fair Value is the stock value based on a company's current earnings and five-year earnings growth, assuming a PEG of one. View historical data on California Water Service Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Peter Lynch Fair Value is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. California Water Service Group's current Peter Lynch Fair Value is $11.72, which is 125% above median its own 10-year median of 5.20. 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 (CWT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $51.34, compared to a current price of $50.11 — trading 2.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Peter Lynch Fair Value is $11.72, which is 125% above median its 10-year median of 5.20 and 901.7% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.17. California Water Service Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Peter Lynch Fair Value calculated?
Peter Lynch Fair Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For California Water Service Group (CWT), the current Peter Lynch Fair Value is $11.72 as of Jul. 31, 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 $50.11 is trading 2.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $51.34.
GuruFocus considers California Water Service Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CWT:
Peter Lynch Fair Value: $11.72 (125% above median its 10-year median of 5.20)
GF Value™: $51.34 vs. price of $50.11 (2.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 901.7% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#999999 of 186)
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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