Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)vsChesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK)
ATO
Atmos Energy Corporation
$171.07
+0.91%
UTILITIES · Cap: $28.28B
CPK
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
$135.56
+1.39%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.34B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Atmos Energy Corporation generates 395% more annual revenue ($4.92B vs $993.50M). ATO leads profitability with a 28.5% profit margin vs 15.1%. ATO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.90. ATO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
ATO
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
CPK
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ATO.
Margin of Safety
-29.2%
Fair Value
$100.91
Current Price
$135.56
$34.65 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 37.2%
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 23.3% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 26.2%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.8% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.7% revenue growth
2.9% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ATO
The strongest argument for ATO centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.5% and operating margin at 37.2%.
Bull Case : CPK
The strongest argument for CPK centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.1% and operating margin at 26.2%.
Bear Case : ATO
The primary concerns for ATO are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : CPK
The primary concerns for CPK are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CPK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.66 — expect wider price swings.
ATO is growing revenue faster at 4.8% — sustainability is the question.
CPK generates stronger free cash flow (-29M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ATO scores higher overall (68/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 28.5% margins. 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.
Atmos Energy Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
Atmos Energy Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the United States' largest natural-gas-only distributors.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a power supply company. The company is headquartered in Dover, Delaware.
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