Consolidated Water Co Ltd (CWCO)vsH2O America (HTO)
CWCO
Consolidated Water Co Ltd
$29.92
-0.47%
UTILITIES · Cap: $480.97M
HTO
H2O America
$57.43
+1.56%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
H2O America generates 536% more annual revenue ($816.28M vs $128.33M). CWCO leads profitability with a 13.5% profit margin vs 12.9%. CWCO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.35. HTO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
CWCO
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
HTO
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-14.5%
Fair Value
$32.51
Current Price
$29.92
$2.59 premium
Margin of Safety
+14.5%
Fair Value
$60.78
Current Price
$57.43
$3.35 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 21.5%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
0.0% earnings growth
ROE of 6.5% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CWCO
The strongest argument for CWCO centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book.
Bull Case : HTO
The strongest argument for HTO centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : CWCO
The primary concerns for CWCO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Market Cap.
Bear Case : HTO
The primary concerns for HTO are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CWCO profiles as a declining stock while HTO is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CWCO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.51 — expect wider price swings.
HTO is growing revenue faster at 9.4% — sustainability is the question.
CWCO generates stronger free cash flow (5M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HTO scores higher overall (57/100 vs 42/100). 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.
Consolidated Water Co Ltd
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. designs, builds, manages and operates water treatment and production plants primarily in the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas and the United States. The company is headquartered in Grand Cayman, the Cayman Islands.
H2O America
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
H2O America, provides water utility and other related services in the United States. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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