CWT California Water Service Group PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of May 9, 2025, the California Water Service Group stock's PE ratio is 21.32. This takes into account the latest EPS of $2.28 and stock price of $48.61. The PE ratio has grown by 28% from its last 4 quarters average of 16.7.
CWT PE ratio history
The PE ratio of California Water Service Group has averaged 32.38 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 21.32 is 34% 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 Dec 2024 quarter, when it reached 13.9 with a price of $45.33 and an EPS of $3.26.
California Water Service Group PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 66.37% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -75.61% in 2024
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13.9 | -75.61% | $45.33 | $3.26 |
| 2023 | 57 | 66.37% | $51.87 | $0.91 |
| 2022 | 34.26 | -6.55% | $60.64 | $1.77 |
| 2021 | 36.66 | 33.65% | $71.86 | $1.96 |
| 2020 | 27.43 | -30.31% | $54.03 | $1.97 |
| 2019 | 39.36 | 12.33% | $51.56 | $1.31 |
| 2018 | 35.04 | 17.43% | $47.66 | $1.36 |
| 2017 | 29.84 | -10.23% | $45.35 | $1.52 |
| 2016 | 33.24 | 34.25% | $33.9 | $1.02 |
| 2015 | 24.76 | 19.73% | $23.27 | $0.94 |
| 2014 | 20.68 | -8.58% | $24.61 | $1.19 |
| 2013 | 22.62 | 44.26% | $23.07 | $1.02 |
| 2012 | 15.68 | -22.72% | $18.35 | $1.17 |
| 2011 | 20.29 | -2.03% | $18.26 | $0.9 |
| 2010 | 20.71 | 10.22% | $18.64 | $0.9 |
California Water Service Group PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 21.25 | 52.88% | $48.46 | $2.28 |
| Dec 2024 | 13.9 | -11.07% | $45.33 | $3.26 |
| Sep 2024 | 15.63 | -2.01% | $54.22 | $3.47 |
| Jun 2024 | 15.95 | -13.88% | $48.49 | $3.04 |
| Mar 2024 | 18.52 | -67.51% | $46.48 | $2.51 |
| Dec 2023 | 57 | -12.05% | $51.87 | $0.91 |
| Sep 2023 | 64.81 | 45.61% | $47.31 | $0.73 |
| Jun 2023 | 44.51 | 3.25% | $51.63 | $1.16 |
| Mar 2023 | 43.11 | 25.83% | $58.2 | $1.35 |
| Dec 2022 | 34.26 | -3.76% | $60.64 | $1.77 |
| Sep 2022 | 35.6 | 5.73% | $52.69 | $1.48 |
| Jun 2022 | 33.67 | 15.86% | $55.55 | $1.65 |
| Mar 2022 | 29.06 | -20.73% | $59.28 | $2.04 |
| Dec 2021 | 36.66 | 38.71% | $71.86 | $1.96 |
| Sep 2021 | 26.43 | 41.34% | $58.93 | $2.23 |
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 peers AWK and AWR, CWT's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than HTO's and ARTNA's. California Water Service Group's PE ratio is trading below the peer average of 21.93.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| ARTNA Artesian Resources Corp | 17.42 | $355.45M |
| HTO H2O America | 17.82 | $1.81B |
| PCYO Pure Cycle Corp | 17.86 | $249.43M |
| CWT California Water Service Group | 21.32 | $2.9B |
| YORW York Water Co | 23.93 | $472.19M |
| AWR American States Water Co | 24.77 | $3.09B |
| MSEX Middlesex Water Co | 24.93 | $1.08B |
| AWK American Water Works Company Inc | 26.77 | $28.66B |
| CDZI Cadiz Inc | N/A | $247.81M |
Frequently asked questions
What is California Water Service Group's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for CWT stock is 21.32 as of May 9, 2025.
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 33.18.
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 32.14.
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 34% 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 (May 9, 2025), California Water Service Group's share price is $48.61. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $2.28. Therefore, California Water Service Group's PE ratio for today is 21.32. PE RATIO(21.32) = STOCK PRICE($48.61) / TTM EPS($2.28)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.