American States Water Company (AWR)vsSuburban Propane Partners LP (SPH)
AWR
American States Water Company
$75.29
-3.31%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.05B
SPH
Suburban Propane Partners LP
$20.10
+2.55%
UTILITIES · Cap: $1.30B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Suburban Propane Partners LP generates 117% more annual revenue ($1.43B vs $658.07M). AWR leads profitability with a 19.8% profit margin vs 9.3%. SPH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.21. SPH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
AWR
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
SPH
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-3.5%
Fair Value
$68.55
Current Price
$75.29
$6.74 premium
Margin of Safety
+50.9%
Fair Value
$40.84
Current Price
$20.10
$20.74 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.8%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 130.0% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 1.2%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 0.8%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : SPH
The strongest argument for SPH centers on P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. PEG of 1.21 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AWR
The primary concerns for AWR are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : SPH
The primary concerns for SPH are Market Cap, Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AWR profiles as a mature stock while SPH is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AWR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.65 — expect wider price swings.
AWR is growing revenue faster at 14.8% — sustainability is the question.
AWR generates stronger free cash flow (-36M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SPH scores higher overall (65/100 vs 56/100). 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 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 →Suburban Propane Partners LP
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
Suburban Propane Partners, LP, is engaged in the marketing and retail distribution of propane, fuel oil, and refined fuels. The company is headquartered in Whippany, New Jersey.
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