Global Water Resources Inc (GWRS)vsH2O America (HTO)
GWRS
Global Water Resources Inc
$7.10
-3.79%
UTILITIES · Cap: $208.25M
HTO
H2O America
$57.43
+1.56%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
H2O America generates 1343% more annual revenue ($816.28M vs $56.59M). HTO leads profitability with a 12.9% profit margin vs 3.5%. HTO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.56. HTO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
GWRS
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
HTO
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for GWRS.
Margin of Safety
+14.5%
Fair Value
$60.78
Current Price
$57.43
$3.35 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 21.5%
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.4% — below average capital efficiency
3.5% margin — thin
Operating margin of 2.9%
0.0% earnings growth
ROE of 6.5% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GWRS
The strongest argument for GWRS centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : HTO
The strongest argument for HTO centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : GWRS
The primary concerns for GWRS are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 90.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.65 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : HTO
The primary concerns for HTO are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GWRS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
HTO is growing revenue faster at 9.4% — sustainability is the question.
GWRS generates stronger free cash flow (-2M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
HTO scores higher overall (57/100 vs 34/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Global Water Resources Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
Global Water Resources, Inc., a water resources management company, owns, operates and manages regulated water, wastewater and recycled water services primarily in the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
H2O America
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
H2O America, provides water utility and other related services in the United States. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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