Duke Energy Corporation (DUK)vsRGC Resources Inc (RGCO)
DUK
Duke Energy Corporation
$124.22
+0.91%
UTILITIES · Cap: $94.40B
RGCO
RGC Resources Inc
$22.40
+0.58%
UTILITIES · Cap: $246.23M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Duke Energy Corporation generates 30393% more annual revenue ($32.72B vs $107.30M). DUK leads profitability with a 15.7% profit margin vs 13.0%. RGCO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.30. DUK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
DUK
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
RGCO
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
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 25.5%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.2%
Revenue surging 24.7% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DUK
The strongest argument for DUK centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.7% and operating margin at 25.5%. Revenue growth of 11.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : RGCO
The strongest argument for RGCO centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 24.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.30 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : DUK
The primary concerns for DUK are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 1.66 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : RGCO
The primary concerns for RGCO are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DUK profiles as a mature stock while RGCO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
RGCO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.50 — expect wider price swings.
RGCO is growing revenue faster at 24.7% — sustainability is the question.
RGCO generates stronger free cash flow (11M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DUK scores higher overall (67/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 15.7% margins and 11.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Duke Energy Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Duke Energy Corporation is an American electric power and natural gas holding company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
RGC Resources, Inc. is an energy services company. The company is headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia.
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