Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais CEMIG Pref ADR (CIG)vsNational Grid PLC ADR (NGG)
CIG
Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais CEMIG Pref ADR
$2.11
0.00%
UTILITIES · Cap: $5.98B
NGG
National Grid PLC ADR
$81.86
+0.39%
UTILITIES · Cap: $80.25B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais CEMIG Pref ADR generates 145% more annual revenue ($43.37B vs $17.69B). NGG leads profitability with a 18.3% profit margin vs 11.2%. CIG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.33. NGG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
CIG
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
NGG
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.0B in free cash flow
Strong operational efficiency at 32.6%
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 5.8%
Trading at 8.2x book value
2.0% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CIG
The strongest argument for CIG centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : NGG
The strongest argument for NGG centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.3% and operating margin at 32.6%. PEG of 1.00 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CIG
The primary concerns for CIG are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : NGG
The primary concerns for NGG are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NGG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
CIG is growing revenue faster at 6.3% — sustainability is the question.
CIG generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
NGG scores higher overall (62/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 18.3% margins. 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.
Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais CEMIG Pref ADR
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Companhia Energtica de Minas Gerais, is dedicated to the generation, transmission, distribution and sale of energy in Brazil. The company is headquartered in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
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UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
National Grid plc transmits and distributes electricity and natural gas. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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