Dominion Energy Inc (D)vsSouthwest Gas Holdings Inc (SWX)
D
Dominion Energy Inc
$64.50
+3.20%
UTILITIES · Cap: $56.69B
SWX
Southwest Gas Holdings Inc
$91.90
+0.21%
UTILITIES · Cap: $6.65B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Dominion Energy Inc generates 751% more annual revenue ($16.51B vs $1.94B). SWX leads profitability with a 22.7% profit margin vs 18.2%. SWX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.24. D earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
D
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
SWX
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-20.9%
Fair Value
$53.48
Current Price
$64.50
$11.02 premium
Margin of Safety
-18.3%
Fair Value
$72.67
Current Price
$91.90
$19.23 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 365.5% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.0%
Revenue surging 20.4% year-over-year
Strong operational efficiency at 33.9%
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
ROE of 6.1% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 13.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : D
The strongest argument for D centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.2% and operating margin at 22.0%. Revenue growth of 20.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SWX
The strongest argument for SWX centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.7% and operating margin at 33.9%.
Bear Case : D
The primary concerns for D are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SWX
The primary concerns for SWX are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
D profiles as a growth stock while SWX is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
D carries more volatility with a beta of 0.66 — expect wider price swings.
D is growing revenue faster at 20.4% — sustainability is the question.
SWX generates stronger free cash flow (-503M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
D scores higher overall (73/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 18.2% margins and 20.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Dominion Energy Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Dominion Energy, Inc., commonly referred to as Dominion, is an American power and energy company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia that supplies electricity in parts of Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina and supplies natural gas to parts of Utah, West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Dominion also has generation facilities in Indiana, Illinois, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
Southwest Gas Holdings Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. purchases, distributes and transports natural gas in Arizona, Nevada and California. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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