Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)vsSouthwest Gas Holdings Inc (SWX)
ATO
Atmos Energy Corporation
$156.38
-0.04%
UTILITIES · Cap: $27.09B
SWX
Southwest Gas Holdings Inc
$81.76
+0.27%
UTILITIES · Cap: $6.13B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Atmos Energy Corporation generates 183% more annual revenue ($4.92B vs $1.74B). SWX leads profitability with a 31.4% profit margin vs 28.5%. SWX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.86. ATO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
ATO
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
SWX
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 24.2%
Earnings expanding 20.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.8% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 9.6%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 28.5% and operating margin at 37.2%.
Bull Case : SWX
The strongest argument for SWX centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.4% and operating margin at 24.2%.
Bear Case : ATO
The primary concerns for ATO are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : SWX
The primary concerns for SWX are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ATO profiles as a value stock while SWX 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.
SWX generates stronger free cash flow (-174M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ATO scores higher overall (68/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 28.5% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Southwest Gas Holdings Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. purchases, distributes and transports natural gas in Arizona, Nevada and California. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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