CWT California Water Service Group PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 24, 2024, the California Water Service Group stock's PE ratio is 13.15. This takes into account the latest EPS of $3.47 and stock price of $45.62. The PE ratio marks a decrease of 51% from its last 4 quarters average of 26.8.
CWT PE ratio history
The PE ratio of California Water Service Group has averaged 32.48 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 13.15 is 60% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, CWT's PE ratio peaked in the Sep 2023 quarter at 64.81, when the price was $47.31 and the EPS was $0.73. The lowest point was in the Sep 2024 quarter, when it reached 15.63 with a price of $54.22 and an EPS of $3.47.
California Water Service Group PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 66.37% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -30.31% in 2020
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 57 | 66.37% |
| 2022 | 34.26 | -6.55% |
| 2021 | 36.66 | 33.65% |
| 2020 | 27.43 | -30.31% |
| 2019 | 39.36 | 12.33% |
| 2018 | 35.04 | 17.43% |
| 2017 | 29.84 | -10.23% |
| 2016 | 33.24 | 34.25% |
| 2015 | 24.76 | 19.73% |
| 2014 | 20.68 | -8.58% |
CWT average PE ratio chart
CWT's current PE ratio is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
CWT PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer stocks AWK and AWR, CWT's PE ratio is lower. California Water Service Group's PE ratio is trading below the peer average of 22.51.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CWT California Water Service Group | 13.15 | $2.71B |
| ARTNA Artesian Resources Corp | 16.03 | $321.91M |
| SJW Sjw Group | 17.95 | $1.65B |
| YORW York Water Co | 22.3 | $474.35M |
| MSEX Middlesex Water Co | 23.16 | $955.25M |
| AWK American Water Works Company Inc | 24.95 | $24.5B |
| AWR American States Water Co | 26.38 | $2.96B |
| PCYO Pure Cycle Corp | 26.81 | $309.82M |
| CDZI Cadiz Inc | N/A | $318.78M |
Frequently asked questions
What is California Water Service Group's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for CWT stock is 13.15 as of Dec 24, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for California Water Service Group (CWT)?
The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for CWT stock is 35.73.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for California Water Service Group (CWT)?
The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for CWT stock is 34.75.
What is the highest PE ratio for CWT?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 64.81 and it was in the Sep 2023 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for CWT compare to its historical average?
CWT's price to earnings ratio is currently 60% below its 10-year historical average.
How is CWT's PE ratio calculated (California Water Service Group PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is obtained by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Dec 24, 2024), California Water Service Group's share price is $45.62. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $3.47. Therefore, California Water Service Group's PE ratio for today is 13.15. PE RATIO(13.15) = STOCK PRICE($45.62) / TTM EPS($3.47)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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