Dominion Energy Inc (D)vsWest Pharmaceutical Services Inc (WST)
D
Dominion Energy Inc
$66.90
+0.60%
UTILITIES · Cap: $58.46B
WST
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc
$314.50
-0.89%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $23.23B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Dominion Energy Inc generates 442% more annual revenue ($17.45B vs $3.22B). WST leads profitability with a 16.9% profit margin vs 16.9%. D appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.82. WST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
D
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
WST
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-33.0%
Fair Value
$48.62
Current Price
$66.90
$18.28 premium
Margin of Safety
-56.0%
Fair Value
$157.79
Current Price
$314.50
$156.71 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.7%
Revenue surging 23.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 56.1% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 21.7%
Revenue surging 21.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 10.2%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : D
The strongest argument for D centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.9% and operating margin at 28.7%. Revenue growth of 23.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WST
The strongest argument for WST centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.9% and operating margin at 21.7%. Revenue growth of 21.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : D
The primary concerns for D are Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 1.78 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : WST
The primary concerns for WST are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 44.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
WST carries more volatility with a beta of 1.18 — expect wider price swings.
D is growing revenue faster at 23.1% — sustainability is the question.
WST generates stronger free cash flow (47M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
WST scores higher overall (65/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 16.9% margins and 21.0% revenue growth. 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.
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.
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES · USA
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of injectable pharmaceutical packaging and delivery systems. The company is headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania.
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