Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)vsSuburban Propane Partners LP (SPH)
ATO
Atmos Energy Corporation
$157.60
+0.35%
UTILITIES · Cap: $27.09B
SPH
Suburban Propane Partners LP
$16.61
+0.85%
UTILITIES · Cap: $1.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Atmos Energy Corporation generates 253% more annual revenue ($4.92B vs $1.39B). ATO leads profitability with a 28.5% profit margin vs 9.4%. SPH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.21. ATO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
ATO
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
SPH
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ATO.
Margin of Safety
+33.2%
Fair Value
$30.00
Current Price
$16.61
$13.39 discount
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
0.5% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 0.8%
Elevated debt levels
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 : SPH
The strongest argument for SPH centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.21 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 : SPH
The primary concerns for SPH are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Operating Margin. Debt-to-equity of 1.86 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
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.
SPH generates stronger free cash flow (74M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ATO scores higher overall (68/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 28.5% margins. SPH offers better value entry with a 33.2% margin of safety. 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.
Suburban Propane Partners LP
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
Suburban Propane Partners, LP, is engaged in the marketing and retail distribution of propane, fuel oil, and refined fuels. The company is headquartered in Whippany, New Jersey.
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