Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)vsRGC Resources Inc (RGCO)
ATO
Atmos Energy Corporation
$170.24
+1.36%
UTILITIES · Cap: $28.37B
RGCO
RGC Resources Inc
$22.40
+0.58%
UTILITIES · Cap: $246.23M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Atmos Energy Corporation generates 4449% more annual revenue ($4.88B vs $107.30M). ATO leads profitability with a 27.6% profit margin vs 13.0%. RGCO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.30. RGCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
ATO
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
RGCO
Strong Buy65
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.2%
Revenue surging 24.7% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.6% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : RGCO
The strongest argument for RGCO centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 24.7% demonstrates continued momentum. 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 Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ATO profiles as a value stock while RGCO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ATO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
RGCO is growing revenue faster at 24.7% — sustainability is the question.
RGCO generates stronger free cash flow (11M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RGCO scores higher overall (65/100 vs 64/100) and 24.7% 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.
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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