American Water Works (AWK)vsTotalEnergies SE ADR (TTE)
AWK
American Water Works
$125.68
-0.29%
UTILITIES · Cap: $24.87B
TTE
TotalEnergies SE ADR
$93.60
+1.41%
ENERGY · Cap: $206.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TotalEnergies SE ADR generates 3434% more annual revenue ($183.96B vs $5.21B). AWK leads profitability with a 21.2% profit margin vs 8.2%. TTE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.78. TTE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
AWK
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
TTE
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
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 TTE.
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 57.1% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 20.3%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 4.8%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
3.4% revenue growth
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : TTE
The strongest argument for TTE centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.78 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AWK
The primary concerns for AWK are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : TTE
The primary concerns for TTE are Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AWK profiles as a mature stock while TTE is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AWK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.73 — expect wider price swings.
AWK is growing revenue faster at 5.7% — sustainability is the question.
AWK generates stronger free cash flow (-354M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TTE scores higher overall (73/100 vs 60/100). 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.
American Water Works
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
American Water is an American public utility company operating in the United States and Canada.
TotalEnergies SE ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
TotalEnergies SE is a global integrated oil and gas company. The company is headquartered in Paris, France.
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