Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA)vsAmerican States Water Company (AWR)
ARTNA
Artesian Resources Corporation
$31.44
-0.03%
UTILITIES · Cap: $313.83M
AWR
American States Water Company
$73.40
+0.19%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.83B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
American States Water Company generates 483% more annual revenue ($658.07M vs $112.94M). ARTNA leads profitability with a 20.2% profit margin vs 19.8%. AWR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.61. AWR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
ARTNA
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
AWR
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+24.2%
Fair Value
$43.67
Current Price
$31.44
$12.23 discount
Margin of Safety
-209.6%
Fair Value
$22.92
Current Price
$73.40
$50.48 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 25.4%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.8%
Areas to Watch
4.3% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 1.2%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARTNA
The strongest argument for ARTNA centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.2% and operating margin at 25.4%.
Bull Case : AWR
The strongest argument for AWR centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.8% and operating margin at 28.8%. Revenue growth of 14.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ARTNA
The primary concerns for ARTNA are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : AWR
The primary concerns for AWR are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARTNA profiles as a value stock while AWR is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
AWR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.68 — expect wider price swings.
AWR is growing revenue faster at 14.8% — sustainability is the question.
ARTNA generates stronger free cash flow (-26M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ARTNA scores higher overall (56/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 20.2% 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 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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