Bloom Energy Corp (BE)vsWilliams Companies Inc (WMB)
BE
Bloom Energy Corp
$283.92
+8.77%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $73.57B
WMB
Williams Companies Inc
$74.18
+3.09%
ENERGY · Cap: $89.22B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Williams Companies Inc generates 394% more annual revenue ($12.11B vs $2.45B). WMB leads profitability with a 23.1% profit margin vs 0.3%. BE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.53. WMB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
BE
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
WMB
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 130.4% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 33.6%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 25.0% YoY
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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : WMB
The strongest argument for WMB centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.1% and operating margin at 33.6%.
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 : WMB
The primary concerns for WMB are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BE profiles as a hypergrowth stock while WMB is a mature 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.
WMB generates stronger free cash flow (244M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WMB scores higher overall (65/100 vs 40/100), backed by strong 23.1% margins. 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.
Williams Companies Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
The Williams Companies, Inc., is an American energy company based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its core business is natural gas processing and transportation, with additional petroleum and electricity generation assets.
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