American Water Works (AWK)vsConsolidated Water Co Ltd (CWCO)
AWK
American Water Works
$137.69
-1.54%
UTILITIES · Cap: $27.90B
CWCO
Consolidated Water Co Ltd
$28.16
+0.43%
UTILITIES · Cap: $450.92M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
American Water Works generates 4041% more annual revenue ($5.28B vs $127.61M). AWK leads profitability with a 21.3% profit margin vs 12.7%. CWCO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.25. AWK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
AWK
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
CWCO
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-22.4%
Fair Value
$101.07
Current Price
$137.69
$36.62 premium
Margin of Safety
-16.2%
Fair Value
$32.03
Current Price
$28.16
$3.87 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 40.7%
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AWK
The strongest argument for AWK centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.3% and operating margin at 40.7%.
Bull Case : CWCO
The strongest argument for CWCO centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book.
Bear Case : AWK
The primary concerns for AWK are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : CWCO
The primary concerns for CWCO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AWK profiles as a mature stock while CWCO is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
AWK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.58 — expect wider price swings.
AWK is growing revenue faster at 6.2% — sustainability is the question.
CWCO generates stronger free cash flow (9M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AWK scores higher overall (64/100 vs 44/100), backed by strong 21.3% margins. Both earn "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.
American Water Works
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
American Water is an American public utility company operating in the United States and Canada.
Consolidated Water Co Ltd
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. designs, builds, manages and operates water treatment and production plants primarily in the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas and the United States. The company is headquartered in Grand Cayman, the Cayman Islands.
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