California Water Service Group

NYSE:CWT USA Utilities - Regulated Water
Market Cap
$2.64 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#4269 Global
#2691 in USA
Share Price
$44.34
Change (1 day)
-1.53%
52-Week Range
$42.31 - $51.36
All Time High
$67.81
About

California Water Service Group, through its subsidiaries, provides water utility and other related services in California, Washington, New Mexico, Hawaii, and Texas. The company is involved in the production, purchase, storage, treatment, testing, distribution, and sale of water for domestic, industrial, public, and irrigation uses, as well as for fire protection services. It offers its services … Read more

California Water Service Group (CWT) - Total Assets

Latest total assets as of September 2025: $5.52 Billion USD

Based on the latest financial reports, California Water Service Group (CWT) holds total assets worth $5.52 Billion USD as of September 2025.

Total assets represent everything the company owns and controls, combining both current assets—like cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and inventories—and non-current assets such as property, plant, equipment (PP&E), intangible assets, and long-term investments.

California Water Service Group - Total Assets Trend (1994–2024)

This chart illustrates how California Water Service Group’s total assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by total assets.

California Water Service Group - Asset Composition Analysis

Current Asset Composition (December 2024)

California Water Service Group's total assets of $5.52 Billion consist of 6.3% current assets and 93.7% non-current assets.

Asset Category Amount (USD) % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents $50.12 Million 1.0%
Accounts Receivable $188.20 Million 3.6%
Inventory $20.51 Million 0.4%
Property, Plant & Equipment $342.74 Million 6.6%
Intangible Assets $24.10 Million 0.5%
Goodwill $37.06 Million 0.7%

Asset Composition Trend (1994–2024)

This chart illustrates how California Water Service Group's asset composition has evolved over time. Understanding changes in asset allocation can provide insights into the company's strategic shifts, capital allocation priorities, and business focus evolution.

Key Asset Composition Facts

  • Current vs. Non-Current Assets: California Water Service Group's current assets represent 6.3% of total assets in 2024, an increase from 5.9% in 1994.
  • Cash Position: Cash and equivalents constituted 1.0% of total assets in 2024, up from 0.3% in 1994.
  • Tangible vs. Intangible: Intangible assets (including goodwill) make up 0.0% of total assets, unchanged from 0.0% in 1994.
  • Asset Diversification: The largest asset category is property, plant & equipment at 6.6% of total assets.

California Water Service Group Competitors by Total Assets

Key competitors of California Water Service Group based on total assets are shown below.

California Water Service Group - Asset Efficiency Metrics

Asset efficiency metrics measure how effectively a company uses its assets to generate revenue and profits. These indicators help investors evaluate management's ability to deploy capital efficiently.

Asset Turnover Ratio

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate sales

Historical Range: 0.17 - 0.26

Lower asset utilization - California Water Service Group generates 0.20x its asset value in annual revenue.

Return on Assets (ROA)

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate profits

Historical Range: 1.10% - 3.68%

Moderate ROA - For every $100 in assets, California Water Service Group generates $ 3.68 in net profit.

California Water Service Group - Liquidity and Working Capital Analysis

Liquidity ratios measure a company's ability to pay off its short-term debts as they come due, using the company's current or quick assets. Working capital represents the operational liquidity available.

Key Liquidity Metrics

Metric Current 1 Year Ago 5 Years Ago
Current Ratio 0.55 0.64 0.45
Quick Ratio 0.52 0.60 0.44
Cash Ratio 0.10 0.10 0.00
Working Capital $-330.61 Million $ -207.78 Million $ -322.69 Million

California Water Service Group - Advanced Valuation Insights

This section examines the relationship between California Water Service Group's asset base and its market valuation, helping to identify whether the company's assets are efficiently translated into market value.

Key Valuation Metrics

Current Price-to-Book Ratio 1.63
Latest Market Cap to Assets Ratio 0.51
Asset Growth Rate (YoY) 10.2%
Total Assets $5.18 Billion
Market Capitalization $2.62 Billion USD

Valuation Analysis

Below Book Valuation: The market values California Water Service Group's assets below their book value (0.51 x), which may indicate investor concerns about asset quality or future growth.

Rapid Asset Growth: California Water Service Group's assets grew by 10.2% over the past year, indicating significant expansion of the company's resource base.

Annual Total Assets for California Water Service Group (1994–2024)

The table below shows the annual total assets of California Water Service Group from 1994 to 2024.

Year Total Assets Change
2024-12-31 $5.18 Billion +10.20%
2023-12-31 $4.70 Billion +19.14%
2022-12-31 $3.95 Billion +8.90%
2021-12-31 $3.62 Billion +6.75%
2020-12-31 $3.39 Billion +5.68%
2019-12-31 $3.21 Billion +13.18%
2018-12-31 $2.84 Billion +3.55%
2017-12-31 $2.74 Billion +13.63%
2016-12-31 $2.41 Billion +7.38%
2015-12-31 $2.25 Billion +2.69%
2014-12-31 $2.19 Billion +11.61%
2013-12-31 $1.96 Billion -1.81%
2012-12-31 $2.00 Billion +7.62%
2011-12-31 $1.85 Billion +9.60%
2010-12-31 $1.69 Billion +10.91%
2009-12-31 $1.53 Billion +7.58%
2008-12-31 $1.42 Billion +19.72%
2007-12-31 $1.18 Billion +1.67%
2006-12-31 $1.17 Billion +16.86%
2005-12-31 $996.95 Million +5.74%
2004-12-31 $942.85 Million +8.00%
2003-12-31 $873.03 Million +9.05%
2002-12-31 $800.58 Million +12.72%
2001-12-31 $710.21 Million +6.54%
2000-12-31 $666.61 Million +13.45%
1999-12-31 $587.60 Million +7.13%
1998-12-31 $548.50 Million +3.24%
1997-12-31 $531.30 Million +3.69%
1996-12-31 $512.40 Million +5.67%
1995-12-31 $484.90 Million +4.46%
1994-12-31 $464.20 Million --