Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)vsOklo Inc. (OKLO)
ATO
Atmos Energy Corporation
$189.98
+2.30%
UTILITIES · Cap: $30.72B
OKLO
Oklo Inc.
$72.50
+11.57%
UTILITIES · Cap: $11.30B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
ATO leads profitability with a 25.7% profit margin vs 0.0%. ATO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
ATO
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
OKLO
Avoid29
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 38.9%
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Earnings expanding 29.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.0%
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 25.7% and operating margin at 38.9%. Revenue growth of 14.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : OKLO
The strongest argument for OKLO centers on Altman Z-Score, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : ATO
The primary concerns for ATO are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : OKLO
The primary concerns for OKLO are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ATO profiles as a mature stock while OKLO is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
OKLO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
ATO is growing revenue faster at 14.2% — sustainability is the question.
OKLO generates stronger free cash flow (-60M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ATO scores higher overall (64/100 vs 29/100), backed by strong 25.7% margins and 14.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
Oklo Inc.
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
Oklo Inc. designs and develops fission power plants to provide reliable and commercial-scale energy to customers in the United States. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
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