Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)vsRGC Resources Inc (RGCO)
ATO
Atmos Energy Corporation
$163.19
-0.98%
UTILITIES · Cap: $28.40B
RGCO
RGC Resources Inc
$21.32
-1.48%
UTILITIES · Cap: $228.50M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Atmos Energy Corporation generates 4494% more annual revenue ($4.92B vs $107.14M). ATO leads profitability with a 28.5% profit margin vs 13.1%. RGCO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.30. ATO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
ATO
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
RGCO
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.8% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Revenue declined 0.9%
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 : RGCO
The strongest argument for RGCO centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.30 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 : RGCO
The primary concerns for RGCO are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ATO profiles as a value stock while RGCO is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
ATO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.59 — expect wider price swings.
ATO is growing revenue faster at 4.8% — sustainability is the question.
RGCO generates stronger free cash flow (-323,493), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ATO scores higher overall (66/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 28.5% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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.
RGC Resources Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
RGC Resources, Inc. is an energy services company. The company is headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia.
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