American States Water Company (AWR)vsUber Technologies Inc (UBER)
AWR
American States Water Company
$75.84
-0.47%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.95B
UBER
Uber Technologies Inc
$79.17
+8.53%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $152.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Uber Technologies Inc generates 7804% more annual revenue ($52.02B vs $658.07M). AWR leads profitability with a 19.8% profit margin vs 19.3%. AWR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.71. UBER earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
AWR
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
UBER
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-3.5%
Fair Value
$68.58
Current Price
$75.84
$7.26 premium
Margin of Safety
+32.0%
Fair Value
$104.98
Current Price
$79.17
$25.81 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.8%
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 20.1% year-over-year
Generating 2.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 1.2%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 95.6%
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : UBER
The strongest argument for UBER centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 12.3%. Revenue growth of 20.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AWR
The primary concerns for AWR are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : UBER
The primary concerns for UBER are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AWR profiles as a mature stock while UBER is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
UBER carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
UBER is growing revenue faster at 20.1% — sustainability is the question.
UBER generates stronger free cash flow (2.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AWR scores higher overall (56/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 19.8% margins and 14.8% revenue growth. UBER offers better value entry with a 32.0% margin of safety. Both earn "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 · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Uber Technologies, Inc., commonly known as Uber, is an American technology company. Its services include ride-hailing, food delivery (Uber Eats), package delivery, couriers, freight transportation, and, through a partnership with Lime, electric bicycle and motorized scooter rental. The company is based in San Francisco, California.
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