American States Water Company (AWR)vsTeradyne Inc (TER)
AWR
American States Water Company
$75.84
-0.47%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.95B
TER
Teradyne Inc
$382.48
+7.11%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $52.82B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Teradyne Inc generates 475% more annual revenue ($3.79B vs $658.07M). TER leads profitability with a 22.6% profit margin vs 19.8%. TER appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.37. TER earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
AWR
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
TER
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-3.5%
Fair Value
$68.58
Current Price
$75.84
$7.26 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TER.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.8%
Strong operational efficiency at 37.6%
Revenue surging 87.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 314.8% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 1.2%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 21.4x book value
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 : TER
The strongest argument for TER centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.6% and operating margin at 37.6%. Revenue growth of 87.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AWR
The primary concerns for AWR are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : TER
The primary concerns for TER are P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 64.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AWR profiles as a mature stock while TER is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TER carries more volatility with a beta of 1.79 — expect wider price swings.
TER is growing revenue faster at 87.0% — sustainability is the question.
TER generates stronger free cash flow (200M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TER scores higher overall (77/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 22.6% margins and 87.0% 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 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.
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TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Teradyne, Inc. is an American automatic test equipment (ATE) designer and manufacturer based in North Reading, Massachusetts.
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