American States Water Company (AWR)vsTotalEnergies SE ADR (TTE)
AWR
American States Water Company
$75.84
-0.47%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.95B
TTE
TotalEnergies SE ADR
$93.60
+1.41%
ENERGY · Cap: $206.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TotalEnergies SE ADR generates 27854% more annual revenue ($183.96B vs $658.07M). AWR leads profitability with a 19.8% profit margin vs 8.2%. TTE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.78. TTE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
AWR
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
TTE
Strong Buy73
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 TTE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.8%
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 57.1% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 20.3%
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 1.2%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
3.4% revenue growth
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 : TTE
The strongest argument for TTE centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.78 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 : TTE
The primary concerns for TTE are Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AWR profiles as a mature stock while TTE 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
TTE scores higher overall (73/100 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 →TotalEnergies SE ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
TotalEnergies SE is a global integrated oil and gas company. The company is headquartered in Paris, France.
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