American Water Works (AWK)vsSony Group Corp (SONY)
AWK
American Water Works
$125.68
-0.29%
UTILITIES · Cap: $24.87B
SONY
Sony Group Corp
$19.78
-1.54%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $118.69B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sony Group Corp generates 252931% more annual revenue ($13.17T vs $5.21B). AWK leads profitability with a 21.2% profit margin vs -1.6%. AWK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.30. AWK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
AWK
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
SONY
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-10.7%
Fair Value
$111.75
Current Price
$125.68
$13.93 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SONY.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 33.2%
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 898.5B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 4.8%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
0.5% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Currently unprofitable
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 21.2% and operating margin at 33.2%.
Bull Case : SONY
The strongest argument for SONY centers on Free Cash Flow, Market Cap, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : AWK
The primary concerns for AWK are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : SONY
The primary concerns for SONY are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AWK profiles as a mature stock while SONY is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
SONY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.75 — expect wider price swings.
AWK is growing revenue faster at 5.7% — sustainability is the question.
SONY generates stronger free cash flow (898.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AWK scores higher overall (60/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 21.2% 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.
Sony Group Corp
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Sony Group Corporation designs, develops, produces and sells electronic equipment, instruments and devices for the consumer, professional and industrial markets worldwide. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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