Question 1

Do analysts rate CWT or CWCO?

Accepted Answer

California Water Service Group currently has a consensus target price of $53.50, indicating a potential upside of 8.26%. Given California Water Service Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe California Water Service Group is more favorable than Consolidated Water. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score California Water Service Group 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 Consolidated Water 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

Question 2

Is CWT or CWCO a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

California Water Service Group pays an annual dividend of $1.34 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Consolidated Water pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. California Water Service Group pays out 59.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Consolidated Water pays out 67.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. California Water Service Group has raised its dividend for 59 consecutive years and Consolidated Water has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years. California Water Service Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 3

Which has better earnings and valuation, CWT or CWCO?

Accepted Answer

California Water Service Group has higher revenue and earnings than Consolidated Water. California Water Service Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Consolidated Water, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio California Water Service Group $1.00B 3.11 $128.21M $2.24 22.06 Consolidated Water $132.07M 3.07 $18.34M $0.83 30.47

Question 4

Do institutionals and insiders believe in CWT or CWCO?

Accepted Answer

82.8% of California Water Service Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.2% of Consolidated Water shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of California Water Service Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.8% of Consolidated Water shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 5

Is CWT or CWCO more profitable?

Accepted Answer

California Water Service Group has a net margin of 12.78% compared to Consolidated Water's net margin of 10.49%. California Water Service Group's return on equity of 7.75% beat Consolidated Water's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets California Water Service Group 12.78% 7.75% 2.34% Consolidated Water 10.49% 5.81% 5.10%

Question 6

Which has more risk & volatility, CWT or CWCO?

Accepted Answer

California Water Service Group has a beta of 0.47, indicating that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Consolidated Water has a beta of 0.56, indicating that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media favor CWT or CWCO?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, California Water Service Group had 2 more articles in the media than Consolidated Water. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for California Water Service Group and 10 mentions for Consolidated Water. California Water Service Group's average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat Consolidated Water's score of 0.16 indicating that California Water Service Group is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment California Water Service Group 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive Consolidated Water 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Question 8

Do analysts prefer GWRS or CWT?

Accepted Answer

Global Water Resources presently has a consensus price target of $15.00, suggesting a potential upside of 122.55%. California Water Service Group has a consensus price target of $53.50, suggesting a potential upside of 8.26%. Given Global Water Resources' higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Global Water Resources is more favorable than California Water Service Group. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Global Water Resources 1 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.67 California Water Service Group 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 9

Is GWRS or CWT a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Global Water Resources pays an annual dividend of $0.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. California Water Service Group pays an annual dividend of $1.34 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Global Water Resources pays out 375.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. California Water Service Group pays out 59.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Global Water Resources has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years and California Water Service Group has raised its dividend for 59 consecutive years.

Question 10

Which has better valuation and earnings, GWRS or CWT?

Accepted Answer

California Water Service Group has higher revenue and earnings than Global Water Resources. California Water Service Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Global Water Resources, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Global Water Resources $55.76M 3.62 $2.96M $0.08 84.25 California Water Service Group $1.00B 3.11 $128.21M $2.24 22.06

Question 11

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of GWRS or CWT?

Accepted Answer

27.9% of Global Water Resources shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.8% of California Water Service Group shares are held by institutional investors. 53.7% of Global Water Resources shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of California Water Service Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 12

Is GWRS or CWT more profitable?

Accepted Answer

California Water Service Group has a net margin of 12.78% compared to Global Water Resources' net margin of 3.98%. California Water Service Group's return on equity of 7.75% beat Global Water Resources' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Global Water Resources 3.98% 2.06% 0.37% California Water Service Group 12.78% 7.75% 2.34%

Question 13

Which has more risk and volatility, GWRS or CWT?

Accepted Answer

Global Water Resources has a beta of 0.96, suggesting that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, California Water Service Group has a beta of 0.47, suggesting that its share price is 53% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media refer more to GWRS or CWT?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Global Water Resources had 4 more articles in the media than California Water Service Group. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Global Water Resources and 12 mentions for California Water Service Group. California Water Service Group's average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat Global Water Resources' score of 1.06 indicating that California Water Service Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Global Water Resources 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive California Water Service Group 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Question 15

Do analysts recommend CWT or MSEX?

Accepted Answer

California Water Service Group presently has a consensus price target of $53.50, indicating a potential upside of 8.26%. Middlesex Water has a consensus price target of $60.75, indicating a potential upside of 6.06%. Given California Water Service Group's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe California Water Service Group is more favorable than Middlesex Water. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score California Water Service Group 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 Middlesex Water 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 16

Is CWT or MSEX a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

California Water Service Group pays an annual dividend of $1.34 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Middlesex Water pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. California Water Service Group pays out 59.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Middlesex Water pays out 52.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. California Water Service Group has raised its dividend for 59 consecutive years and Middlesex Water has raised its dividend for 52 consecutive years. California Water Service Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 17

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, CWT or MSEX?

Accepted Answer

California Water Service Group has higher revenue and earnings than Middlesex Water. Middlesex Water is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than California Water Service Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio California Water Service Group $1.00B 3.11 $128.21M $2.24 22.06 Middlesex Water $194.69M 5.63 $42.82M $2.77 20.68

Question 18

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in CWT or MSEX?

Accepted Answer

82.8% of California Water Service Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.5% of Middlesex Water shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of California Water Service Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Middlesex Water shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 19

Is CWT or MSEX more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Middlesex Water has a net margin of 24.50% compared to California Water Service Group's net margin of 12.78%. Middlesex Water's return on equity of 10.08% beat California Water Service Group's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets California Water Service Group 12.78% 7.75% 2.34% Middlesex Water 24.50% 10.08% 3.69%

Question 20

Which has more volatility & risk, CWT or MSEX?

Accepted Answer

California Water Service Group has a beta of 0.47, suggesting that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Middlesex Water has a beta of 0.71, suggesting that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media prefer CWT or MSEX?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, California Water Service Group had 8 more articles in the media than Middlesex Water. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for California Water Service Group and 4 mentions for Middlesex Water. California Water Service Group's average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat Middlesex Water's score of 0.79 indicating that California Water Service Group is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment California Water Service Group 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive Middlesex Water 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 22

Do analysts recommend YORW or CWT?

Accepted Answer

York Water currently has a consensus price target of $32.20, indicating a potential upside of 2.12%. California Water Service Group has a consensus price target of $53.50, indicating a potential upside of 8.26%. Given California Water Service Group's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe California Water Service Group is more favorable than York Water. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score York Water 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 California Water Service Group 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Question 23

Is YORW or CWT a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

York Water pays an annual dividend of $0.91 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. California Water Service Group pays an annual dividend of $1.34 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. York Water pays out 54.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. California Water Service Group pays out 59.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. York Water has increased its dividend for 27 consecutive years and California Water Service Group has increased its dividend for 59 consecutive years. York Water is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Question 24

Which has higher earnings & valuation, YORW or CWT?

Accepted Answer

California Water Service Group has higher revenue and earnings than York Water. York Water is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than California Water Service Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio York Water $77.49M 6.61 $20.06M $1.66 18.99 California Water Service Group $1.00B 3.11 $128.21M $2.24 22.06

Question 25

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in YORW or CWT?

Accepted Answer

49.9% of York Water shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.8% of California Water Service Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of York Water shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of California Water Service Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 26

Is YORW or CWT more profitable?

Accepted Answer

York Water has a net margin of 29.07% compared to California Water Service Group's net margin of 12.78%. York Water's return on equity of 9.45% beat California Water Service Group's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets York Water 29.07% 9.45% 3.64% California Water Service Group 12.78% 7.75% 2.34%

Question 27

Which has more volatility & risk, YORW or CWT?

Accepted Answer

York Water has a beta of 0.52, indicating that its share price is 48% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, California Water Service Group has a beta of 0.47, indicating that its share price is 53% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media favor YORW or CWT?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, York Water had 16 more articles in the media than California Water Service Group. MarketBeat recorded 28 mentions for York Water and 12 mentions for California Water Service Group. California Water Service Group's average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat York Water's score of 0.93 indicating that California Water Service Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment York Water 3 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive California Water Service Group 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Question 29

Do analysts rate CWT or AWK?

Accepted Answer

California Water Service Group presently has a consensus price target of $53.50, suggesting a potential upside of 8.26%. American Water Works has a consensus price target of $144.13, suggesting a potential downside of 2.36%. Given California Water Service Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe California Water Service Group is more favorable than American Water Works. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score California Water Service Group 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 American Water Works 1 Sell rating(s) 7 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.10

Question 30

Is CWT or AWK a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

California Water Service Group pays an annual dividend of $1.34 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. American Water Works pays an annual dividend of $3.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. California Water Service Group pays out 59.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. American Water Works pays out 62.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. California Water Service Group has raised its dividend for 59 consecutive years and American Water Works has raised its dividend for 18 consecutive years. California Water Service Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 31

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, CWT or AWK?

Accepted Answer

American Water Works has higher revenue and earnings than California Water Service Group. California Water Service Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than American Water Works, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio California Water Service Group $1.00B 3.11 $128.21M $2.24 22.06 American Water Works $5.14B 5.72 $1.11B $5.77 25.58

Question 32

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in CWT or AWK?

Accepted Answer

82.8% of California Water Service Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.6% of American Water Works shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of California Water Service Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of American Water Works shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 33

Is CWT or AWK more profitable?

Accepted Answer

American Water Works has a net margin of 21.26% compared to California Water Service Group's net margin of 12.78%. American Water Works' return on equity of 10.14% beat California Water Service Group's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets California Water Service Group 12.78% 7.75% 2.34% American Water Works 21.26% 10.14% 3.19%

Question 34

Which has more risk & volatility, CWT or AWK?

Accepted Answer

California Water Service Group has a beta of 0.47, meaning that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, American Water Works has a beta of 0.56, meaning that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media refer more to CWT or AWK?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, American Water Works had 25 more articles in the media than California Water Service Group. MarketBeat recorded 37 mentions for American Water Works and 12 mentions for California Water Service Group. California Water Service Group's average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat American Water Works' score of 0.60 indicating that California Water Service Group is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment California Water Service Group 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive American Water Works 10 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 23 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Metric	California Water Service Group	Water Utilities Industry	Utilities Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$3.12B	$6.44B	$15.99B	$23.55B
Dividend Yield	2.70%	4.19%	3.93%	3.74%
P/E Ratio	22.13	28.63	35.13	29.91
Price / Sales	3.12	4.44	3.02	3.42
Price / Cash	10.76	14.41	13.55	15.68
Price / Book	1.64	2.68	1.92	3.72
Net Income	$128.21M	$302.59M	$696.41M	$1.08B
7 Day Performance	-2.80%	-1.46%	0.46%	0.60%
1 Month Performance	7.47%	0.09%	0.59%	-0.29%
1 Year Performance	8.19%	-4.20%	0.50%	6.82%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
CWT California Water Service Group	4.2086 of 5 stars	$49.58 +0.4%	$53.50 +7.9%	+8.6%	$3.12B	$1.00B	22.13	1,336	Trending News Analyst Revision
CWCO Consolidated Water	3.1479 of 5 stars	$27.65 +1.6%	N/A	-31.6%	$438.59M	$132.07M	N/A	293	Earnings Report Analyst Downgrade
GWRS Global Water Resources	4.7151 of 5 stars	$7.01 -3.7%	$15.00 +114.0%	-31.9%	$243.97M	$55.76M	163.00	129	Analyst Revision High Trading Volume
MSEX Middlesex Water	3.7662 of 5 stars	$59.50 -0.6%	$60.75 +2.1%	+8.8%	$1.13B	$194.69M	21.48	395
YORW York Water	4.4869 of 5 stars	$32.39 -0.7%	$31.00 -4.3%	-1.3%	$523.53M	$77.49M	19.51	129	News Coverage Earnings Report Analyst Forecast Analyst Revision

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Is CWT or CWCO more profitable?

Do analysts rate CWT or CWCO?

Is CWT or CWCO a better dividend stock?

Which has more risk & volatility, CWT or CWCO?

Does the media favor CWT or CWCO?

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Is GWRS or CWT more profitable?

Does the media refer more to GWRS or CWT?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of GWRS or CWT?

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Is CWT or MSEX a better dividend stock?

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Which has more volatility & risk, CWT or MSEX?

Is CWT or MSEX more profitable?

Does the media prefer CWT or MSEX?

Do analysts recommend CWT or MSEX?

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Do analysts recommend YORW or CWT?

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