Global Water Resources Inc (GWRS)vsH2O America (HTO)
GWRS
Global Water Resources Inc
$7.37
-0.14%
UTILITIES · Cap: $215.10M
HTO
H2O America
$56.72
+0.48%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.35B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
H2O America generates 1336% more annual revenue ($800.59M vs $55.76M). HTO leads profitability with a 12.8% profit margin vs 5.3%. HTO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.49. HTO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
GWRS
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
HTO
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-1114.7%
Fair Value
$0.75
Current Price
$7.37
$6.62 premium
Margin of Safety
-161.7%
Fair Value
$19.86
Current Price
$56.72
$36.86 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
2.2% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.4% — below average capital efficiency
5.3% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 7.1% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 1.8%
Earnings declined 34.4%
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.
Bear Case : GWRS
The primary concerns for GWRS are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 68.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : HTO
The primary concerns for HTO are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GWRS profiles as a value stock while HTO is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
GWRS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.99 — expect wider price swings.
GWRS is growing revenue faster at 2.2% — sustainability is the question.
GWRS generates stronger free cash flow (-15M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HTO scores higher overall (49/100 vs 34/100). Both earn "Hold" 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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