Bloom Energy Corp (BE)vsWaters Corporation (WAT)
BE
Bloom Energy Corp
$283.92
+8.77%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $73.57B
WAT
Waters Corporation
$348.07
-1.99%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $34.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Waters Corporation generates 54% more annual revenue ($3.77B vs $2.45B). WAT leads profitability with a 11.9% profit margin vs 0.3%. BE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.53. WAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
BE
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
WAT
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BE.
Margin of Safety
-63.1%
Fair Value
$201.83
Current Price
$348.07
$146.24 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 130.4% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 91.5% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 1.3% — below average capital efficiency
0.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 8.1x book value
ROE of 5.2% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BE
The strongest argument for BE centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 130.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WAT
The strongest argument for WAT centers on Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 91.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BE
The primary concerns for BE are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 0.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : WAT
The primary concerns for WAT are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. A P/E of 44.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BE profiles as a hypergrowth stock while WAT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BE carries more volatility with a beta of 3.83 — expect wider price swings.
BE is growing revenue faster at 130.4% — sustainability is the question.
BE generates stronger free cash flow (48M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WAT scores higher overall (53/100 vs 40/100) and 91.5% 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.
Bloom Energy Corp
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Bloom Energy Corporation designs, manufactures and sells solid oxide fuel cell systems for on-site power generation in the United States, Japan, China, India, and the Republic of Korea. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Waters Corporation
HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH · USA
Waters Corporation is a publicly traded Analytical Laboratory instrument and software company headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts.
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