Eversource Energy (ES)vsCompanhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR (SBS)
ES
Eversource Energy
$70.70
+2.88%
UTILITIES · Cap: $25.83B
SBS
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR
$32.94
-1.99%
UTILITIES · Cap: $118.61B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR generates 181% more annual revenue ($38.09B vs $13.55B). SBS leads profitability with a 22.2% profit margin vs 12.5%. SBS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.47. SBS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
ES
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
SBS
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-6.9%
Fair Value
$65.71
Current Price
$70.70
$4.99 premium
Margin of Safety
-3.2%
Fair Value
$28.67
Current Price
$32.94
$4.27 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 466.2% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.1%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 34.6%
Revenue surging 43.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 87.2% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ES
The strongest argument for ES centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 13.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : ES
The primary concerns for ES are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SBS
The primary concerns for SBS are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 67.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ES profiles as a value stock while SBS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ES carries more volatility with a beta of 0.78 — expect wider price swings.
SBS is growing revenue faster at 43.9% — sustainability is the question.
ES generates stronger free cash flow (-67M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SBS scores higher overall (77/100 vs 73/100), backed by strong 22.2% margins and 43.9% 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.
Eversource Energy
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Eversource Energy is a publicly traded, Fortune 500 energy company headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut, and Boston, Massachusetts.
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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