Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)vsDuke Energy Corporation (DUK)
ATO
Atmos Energy Corporation
$175.17
+1.36%
UTILITIES · Cap: $28.81B
DUK
Duke Energy Corporation
$128.40
+1.01%
UTILITIES · Cap: $100.10B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Duke Energy Corporation generates 570% more annual revenue ($32.72B vs $4.88B). ATO leads profitability with a 27.6% profit margin vs 15.7%. ATO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.09. DUK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
ATO
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
DUK
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 39.3%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.5%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.6% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 27.6% and operating margin at 39.3%.
Bull Case : DUK
The strongest argument for DUK centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.7% and operating margin at 25.5%. Revenue growth of 11.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ATO
The primary concerns for ATO are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : DUK
The primary concerns for DUK are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 1.67 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ATO profiles as a value stock while DUK is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
ATO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
DUK is growing revenue faster at 11.3% — sustainability is the question.
ATO generates stronger free cash flow (-280M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DUK scores higher overall (67/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 15.7% margins and 11.3% 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.
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.
Duke Energy Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Duke Energy Corporation is an American electric power and natural gas holding company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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