American States Water Company (AWR)vsTXNM Energy, Inc. (TXNM)
AWR
American States Water Company
$77.20
+0.47%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.01B
TXNM
TXNM Energy, Inc.
$58.99
-0.42%
UTILITIES · Cap: $6.56B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TXNM Energy, Inc. generates 232% more annual revenue ($2.19B vs $658.07M). AWR leads profitability with a 19.8% profit margin vs 6.7%. AWR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.75. AWR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
AWR
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
TXNM
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-3.4%
Fair Value
$68.61
Current Price
$77.20
$8.59 premium
Margin of Safety
-10.8%
Fair Value
$53.56
Current Price
$58.99
$5.43 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.8%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 1.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
4.6% revenue growth
ROE of 5.4% — below average capital efficiency
6.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
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 : TXNM
The strongest argument for TXNM centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : AWR
The primary concerns for AWR are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : TXNM
The primary concerns for TXNM are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 42.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AWR profiles as a mature stock while TXNM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AWR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.59 — expect wider price swings.
AWR is growing revenue faster at 14.8% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
AWR scores higher overall (56/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 19.8% margins and 14.8% revenue growth. Both earn "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 →TXNM Energy, Inc.
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
TXNM Energy, Inc., provides electricity and electric services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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