California Water Service Group
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $2.90B
- P/E (TTM)
- 21.79
- Forward P/E
- 21.79
- Dividend yield
- 2.75%
- 52-week range
- $41.29$53.82
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 413.91K
California Water Service Group (CWT) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $47.42 - $48.26 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $53.82 |
| 52-Week Low | $41.29 |
| Open | $47.42 |
| Volume (last close) | 358.58K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 413.91K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 1.05B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 133.21M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | -235.73M |
| EPS (TTM) | $2.22 |
| Profit Margin | 12.63% |
| Operating Margin | 16.38% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 7.36% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.93 |
| Annual Dividend | $1.31 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.75% |
| Payout Ratio | 58.67% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 2.90B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 60.43M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 21.79 |
| Forward P/E | 21.79 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 2.75 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 1.60 |
| EV/EBITDA | 12.41 |
| 50-Day MA | $48.01 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $46.49 |
| 1-Year Change | −4.65% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
California Water Service Group at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, California Water Service Group (CWT) has a market capitalization of $2.90B. The stock trades at 21.8× trailing earnings, 21.8× forward earnings and 2.8× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $133.21M on revenue of $1.05B (a 12.6% profit margin) and burned $235.73M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 6.4% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $43.45M in cash and securities against $1.68B of debt, a net debt position of $1.63B.
California Water Service Group pays a quarterly dividend totaling $1.30 per share a year, a 2.75% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 59% payout ratio and 38 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is down 4.7% over the past year. At $48.04 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $41.29 to $53.82, above its 200-day moving average of $46.49.
Based on 2 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Hold.
Frequently Asked Questions About California Water Service Group
What is the current stock price for CWT?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, CWT stock trades at $48.04. The 52-week range is $41.29–$53.82, with a day range of $47.42–$48.26.
What is the P/E ratio for CWT?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, California Water Service Group's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 21.8, meaning investors pay $21.8 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 21.8, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. California Water Service Group operates in the Utilities sector.
Does CWT pay dividends?
Yes, California Water Service Group pays a 2.75% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($1.30 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 58.7%. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 10, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for CWT?
Based on ratings from 2 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for CWT is Hold.
What is the market cap of CWT?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, California Water Service Group's market capitalization is $2.90B, classifying it as a mid-cap company. California Water Service Group operates in the Utilities sector within the Utilities - Regulated Water industry.