How does California Water Service Group (CWT)'s PE ratio compare to its industry?

California Water Service Group (CWT) trades at a PE of 20.2 versus a Regulated Water Industry median of 18.5 (75 companies), putting it above the median of that group. A relative PE gap is one signal, not investment advice — see the full DCF fair value at evidinvest.com/valuation/CWT.

CWT PE Benchmarks

California Water Service Group • Utilities

PE Type:

Period:

Data Quality:Good

Current PE Ratio

20.2

Diluted • annual

Forward PE

35.3

NTM Estimate

Sector Companies

500

387 with PE data

Sector Median PE

56.4

387 companies

Peer Companies

Direct competitors

Sector Analysis: Utilities

Total Companies

500

With PE Data

387

Median PE

56.4

PE Range

0.1 - 193.7

Forward PE Median

14.4

Utilities Sector

1040 companies • sector

Above Median(63th %ile)

Current PE:20.2

Forward PE:35.3

Median PE:15.0

Average PE:24.8

Min PE:0.1

Max PE:198.0

25th-75th %ile:8.0 - 24.9

Min: 0.1Max: 198.0

Current: 20.2

Regulated Water Industry

75 companies • industry

Above Median(53th %ile)

Current PE:20.2

Forward PE:35.3

Median PE:18.5

Average PE:29.9

Min PE:0.1

Max PE:198.0

25th-75th %ile:9.1 - 31.7

Min: 0.1Max: 198.0

Current: 20.2

Peer Companies

4 companies • peers

Below Median(33th %ile)

Current PE:20.2

Forward PE:35.3

Median PE:21.4

Average PE:20.0

Min PE:14.3

Max PE:22.9

25th-75th %ile:19.6 - 21.9

Min: 14.3Max: 22.9

Current: 20.2

Peer Companies

(4 companies)

ARTNA

AWR

MSEX

YORW

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About PE Benchmarks

• Sector: Companies in the same broad industry sector
• Industry: Companies in the same specific industry classification
• Peers: Direct competitors identified through business analysis
• Position: Where this stock ranks relative to the benchmark group
• Forward PE: Based on next 4 quarters analyst EPS estimates from earnings data

Last updated: 8/18/2026, 1:58:11 PM• Based on latest annual diluted PE ratios

California Water Service Group (CWT) Peer Benchmarks & Industry PE 2026 | EvidInvest

CWT PE Benchmarks

Sector Analysis: Utilities

Utilities Sector

Regulated Water Industry

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Peer Companies

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