Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)vsNational Grid PLC ADR (NGG)
ATO
Atmos Energy Corporation
$177.67
-0.95%
UTILITIES · Cap: $29.66B
NGG
National Grid PLC ADR
$78.88
+1.91%
UTILITIES · Cap: $82.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
National Grid PLC ADR generates 262% more annual revenue ($17.69B vs $4.88B). ATO leads profitability with a 27.6% profit margin vs 18.3%. NGG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.04. ATO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
ATO
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
NGG
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
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
Strong operational efficiency at 32.6%
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.6% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Trading at 9.1x book value
2.0% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
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 : NGG
The strongest argument for NGG centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.3% and operating margin at 32.6%. PEG of 1.04 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ATO
The primary concerns for ATO are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : NGG
The primary concerns for NGG are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NGG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
NGG is growing revenue faster at 2.0% — sustainability is the question.
ATO generates stronger free cash flow (-280M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ATO scores higher overall (64/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 27.6% 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.
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.
National Grid PLC ADR
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
National Grid plc transmits and distributes electricity and natural gas. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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