American States Water Company (AWR)vsWest Pharmaceutical Services Inc (WST)
AWR
American States Water Company
$75.84
-0.47%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.95B
WST
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc
$312.55
+0.83%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $21.24B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc generates 389% more annual revenue ($3.22B vs $658.07M). AWR leads profitability with a 19.8% profit margin vs 16.9%. AWR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.71. WST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
AWR
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
WST
Strong Buy67
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
Margin of Safety
-32.8%
Fair Value
$185.39
Current Price
$312.55
$127.16 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.8%
Earnings expanding 56.1% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Strong operational efficiency at 21.7%
Revenue surging 21.0% year-over-year
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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : WST
The strongest argument for WST centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.9% and operating margin at 21.7%. Revenue growth of 21.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AWR
The primary concerns for AWR are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : WST
The primary concerns for WST are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 40.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AWR profiles as a mature stock while WST is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
WST carries more volatility with a beta of 1.15 — expect wider price swings.
WST is growing revenue faster at 21.0% — sustainability is the question.
WST generates stronger free cash flow (47M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WST scores higher overall (67/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 16.9% margins and 21.0% 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.
Visit Website →West Pharmaceutical Services Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES · USA
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of injectable pharmaceutical packaging and delivery systems. The company is headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania.
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