Global Water Resources Inc (GWRS)vsCompanhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR (SBS)
GWRS
Global Water Resources Inc
$7.10
-3.79%
UTILITIES · Cap: $208.25M
SBS
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR
$5.35
+2.01%
UTILITIES · Cap: $19.18B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR generates 69935% more annual revenue ($39.63B vs $56.59M). SBS leads profitability with a 22.0% profit margin vs 3.5%. SBS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.47. SBS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
GWRS
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
SBS
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 33.9%
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
18.3% revenue growth
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%
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GWRS
The strongest argument for GWRS centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : SBS
The strongest argument for SBS centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.0% and operating margin at 33.9%. Revenue growth of 18.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : SBS
The primary concerns for SBS are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GWRS profiles as a value stock while SBS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
GWRS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
SBS is growing revenue faster at 18.3% — sustainability is the question.
SBS generates stronger free cash flow (722M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SBS scores higher overall (79/100 vs 34/100), backed by strong 22.0% margins and 18.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
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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