Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA)vsAmerican Water Works (AWK)
ARTNA
Artesian Resources Corporation
$35.85
-0.14%
UTILITIES · Cap: $370.23M
AWK
American Water Works
$137.69
-1.54%
UTILITIES · Cap: $27.90B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
American Water Works generates 4418% more annual revenue ($5.28B vs $116.94M). AWK leads profitability with a 21.3% profit margin vs 20.2%. AWK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.49. AWK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
ARTNA
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
AWK
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+8.4%
Fair Value
$36.13
Current Price
$35.85
$0.28 discount
Margin of Safety
-22.4%
Fair Value
$101.07
Current Price
$137.69
$36.62 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 35.5%
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 40.7%
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
4.4% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARTNA
The strongest argument for ARTNA centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.2% and operating margin at 35.5%.
Bull Case : AWK
The strongest argument for AWK centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.3% and operating margin at 40.7%.
Bear Case : ARTNA
The primary concerns for ARTNA are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : AWK
The primary concerns for AWK are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AWK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.58 — expect wider price swings.
ARTNA is growing revenue faster at 7.4% — sustainability is the question.
ARTNA generates stronger free cash flow (-3M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
AWK scores higher overall (64/100 vs 58/100), backed by strong 21.3% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Artesian Resources Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
Artesian Resources Corporation provides water, wastewater, and other services in Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. The company is headquartered in Newark, Delaware.
American Water Works
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
American Water is an American public utility company operating in the United States and Canada.
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