Consolidated Water Co Ltd (CWCO)vsCompanhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR (SBS)
CWCO
Consolidated Water Co Ltd
$32.46
+0.25%
UTILITIES · Cap: $487.23M
SBS
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR
$29.86
+2.61%
UTILITIES · Cap: $20.83B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR generates 28742% more annual revenue ($38.09B vs $132.07M). SBS leads profitability with a 22.2% profit margin vs 13.9%. SBS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.47. SBS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 87/100 (A).
CWCO
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
SBS
Exceptional Buy87
out of 100
Grade: A
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+31.5%
Fair Value
$54.29
Current Price
$32.46
$21.83 discount
Margin of Safety
+72.9%
Fair Value
$109.04
Current Price
$29.86
$79.18 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 103.8% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 34.6%
Revenue surging 43.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 87.2% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
4.4% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CWCO
The strongest argument for CWCO centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book.
Bull Case : SBS
The strongest argument for SBS centers on PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.2% and operating margin at 34.6%. Revenue growth of 43.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CWCO
The primary concerns for CWCO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : SBS
The primary concerns for SBS are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CWCO profiles as a value stock while SBS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CWCO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.50 — expect wider price swings.
SBS is growing revenue faster at 43.9% — sustainability is the question.
SBS generates stronger free cash flow (620M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SBS scores higher overall (87/100 vs 52/100), backed by strong 22.2% margins and 43.9% revenue growth. CWCO offers better value entry with a 31.5% margin of safety. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
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.
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de So Paulo - SABESP provides water and sewerage services to residential, commercial, industrial and government clients. The company is headquartered in So Paulo, Brazil.
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