Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA ADR (EDN)vsNational Grid PLC ADR (NGG)
EDN
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA ADR
$24.48
-2.35%
UTILITIES · Cap: $1.17B
NGG
National Grid PLC ADR
$76.86
+0.63%
UTILITIES · Cap: $77.27B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA ADR generates 17299% more annual revenue ($3.08T vs $17.69B). NGG leads profitability with a 18.3% profit margin vs 7.2%. NGG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.96. NGG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
EDN
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
NGG
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 32.6%
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
7.2% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 74.8%
Trading at 8.6x book value
2.0% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EDN
The strongest argument for EDN centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 10.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : NGG
The strongest argument for NGG centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.3% and operating margin at 32.6%. PEG of 0.96 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : EDN
The primary concerns for EDN are Market Cap, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : NGG
The primary concerns for NGG are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NGG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.59 — expect wider price swings.
EDN is growing revenue faster at 10.4% — sustainability is the question.
NGG generates stronger free cash flow (-2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
NGG scores higher overall (62/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 18.3% margins. 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.
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA ADR
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA, a public services company, is dedicated to the distribution and sale of electrical energy in Argentina. The company is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
National Grid PLC ADR
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
National Grid plc transmits and distributes electricity and natural gas. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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