American States Water Company (AWR)vsCadiz Inc (CDZI)
AWR
American States Water Company
$73.40
+0.19%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.86B
CDZI
Cadiz Inc
$4.82
+1.26%
UTILITIES · Cap: $386.22M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
American States Water Company generates 4018% more annual revenue ($658.07M vs $15.98M). AWR leads profitability with a 19.8% profit margin vs -2.1%. CDZI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.51. AWR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
AWR
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
CDZI
Avoid29
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-209.6%
Fair Value
$22.92
Current Price
$73.40
$50.48 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CDZI.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.8%
Revenue surging 28.7% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 120.0%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 14.2x book value
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AWR
The strongest argument for AWR centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.8% and operating margin at 28.8%. Revenue growth of 14.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : CDZI
The strongest argument for CDZI centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 28.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AWR
The primary concerns for AWR are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : CDZI
The primary concerns for CDZI are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AWR profiles as a mature stock while CDZI is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CDZI carries more volatility with a beta of 2.11 — expect wider price swings.
CDZI is growing revenue faster at 28.7% — sustainability is the question.
CDZI generates stronger free cash flow (-7M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AWR scores higher overall (56/100 vs 29/100), backed by strong 19.8% margins and 14.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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 States Water Company
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
American States Water Company provides water and electricity services to residential, commercial, industrial and other customers in the United States. The company is headquartered in San Dimas, California.
Visit Website →Cadiz Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
Cadiz Inc. is a natural resource development company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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