American States Water Company (AWR)vsConsolidated Water Co Ltd (CWCO)
AWR
American States Water Company
$86.48
-1.13%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.50B
CWCO
Consolidated Water Co Ltd
$28.16
+0.43%
UTILITIES · Cap: $450.92M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
American States Water Company generates 447% more annual revenue ($697.48M vs $127.61M). AWR leads profitability with a 20.5% profit margin vs 12.7%. CWCO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.25. AWR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
AWR
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
CWCO
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-9.1%
Fair Value
$65.05
Current Price
$86.48
$21.43 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 35.8%
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 25.8% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : AWR
The strongest argument for AWR centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.5% and operating margin at 35.8%. Revenue growth of 11.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : CWCO
The strongest argument for CWCO centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book.
Bear Case : AWR
The primary concerns for AWR are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : CWCO
The primary concerns for CWCO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AWR profiles as a mature stock while CWCO is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
AWR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.56 — expect wider price swings.
AWR is growing revenue faster at 11.2% — sustainability is the question.
CWCO generates stronger free cash flow (9M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AWR scores higher overall (66/100 vs 44/100), backed by strong 20.5% margins and 11.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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 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 →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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