Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA)vsAmerican States Water Company (AWR)
ARTNA
Artesian Resources Corporation
$35.85
-0.14%
UTILITIES · Cap: $370.23M
AWR
American States Water Company
$86.48
-1.13%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.50B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
American States Water Company generates 496% more annual revenue ($697.48M vs $116.94M). AWR leads profitability with a 20.5% profit margin vs 20.2%. AWR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.98. AWR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
ARTNA
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
AWR
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
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
-9.1%
Fair Value
$65.05
Current Price
$86.48
$21.43 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 35.8%
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 25.8% YoY
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
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : AWR
The strongest argument for AWR centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.5% and operating margin at 35.8%. Revenue growth of 11.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ARTNA
The primary concerns for ARTNA are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : AWR
The primary concerns for AWR are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AWR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.56 — expect wider price swings.
AWR is growing revenue faster at 11.2% — 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
AWR scores higher overall (66/100 vs 58/100), backed by strong 20.5% margins and 11.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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 States Water Company
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
American States Water Company provides water and electricity services to residential, commercial, industrial and other customers in the United States. The company is headquartered in San Dimas, California.
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