American Water Works (AWK)vsUBS Group AG (UBS)
AWK
American Water Works
$125.68
-0.29%
UTILITIES · Cap: $24.87B
UBS
UBS Group AG
$45.20
+2.49%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $134.56B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
UBS Group AG generates 886% more annual revenue ($51.31B vs $5.21B). AWK leads profitability with a 21.2% profit margin vs 17.8%. UBS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.52. UBS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
AWK
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
UBS
Strong Buy79
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 UBS.
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
Strong operational efficiency at 31.5%
Earnings expanding 84.4% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
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
No major concerns identified
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 : UBS
The strongest argument for UBS centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.8% and operating margin at 31.5%. Revenue growth of 13.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AWK
The primary concerns for AWK are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : UBS
No major red flags identified for UBS, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
UBS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.83 — expect wider price swings.
UBS is growing revenue faster at 13.8% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
UBS scores higher overall (79/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 17.8% margins and 13.8% revenue growth. 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.
UBS Group AG
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
UBS Group AG, provides advice and financial solutions to private, institutional and corporate clients worldwide. The company is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.
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