Avista Corporation (AVA)vsCompanhia Energetica de Minas Gerais CEMIG Pref ADR (CIG)
AVA
Avista Corporation
$39.36
+0.64%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.22B
CIG
Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais CEMIG Pref ADR
$2.40
+3.00%
UTILITIES · Cap: $7.38B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais CEMIG Pref ADR generates 2077% more annual revenue ($42.75B vs $1.96B). CIG leads profitability with a 11.5% profit margin vs 9.8%. CIG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.33. CIG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
AVA
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
CIG
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-55.4%
Fair Value
$26.85
Current Price
$39.36
$12.51 premium
Margin of Safety
+84.7%
Fair Value
$14.98
Current Price
$2.40
$12.58 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 20.8%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 88.1% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 20.1%
Areas to Watch
0.0% revenue growth
2.8% earnings growth
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
2.9% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AVA
The strongest argument for AVA centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : CIG
The strongest argument for CIG centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AVA
The primary concerns for AVA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : CIG
The primary concerns for CIG are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CIG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.31 — expect wider price swings.
CIG is growing revenue faster at 2.9% — sustainability is the question.
CIG generates stronger free cash flow (440M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
CIG scores higher overall (72/100 vs 56/100). 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.
Avista Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Avista Corporation is a natural gas and electric utility company. The company is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.
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UTILITIES · UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Companhia Energtica de Minas Gerais, is dedicated to the generation, transmission, distribution and sale of energy in Brazil. The company is headquartered in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
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