Global Water Resources Inc (GWRS)vsTransAlta Corp (TAC)
GWRS
Global Water Resources Inc
$7.10
-3.79%
UTILITIES · Cap: $208.25M
TAC
TransAlta Corp
$12.68
-2.16%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.23B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TransAlta Corp generates 3809% more annual revenue ($2.21B vs $56.59M). GWRS leads profitability with a 3.5% profit margin vs -7.7%. GWRS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.89. GWRS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 34/100 (F).
GWRS
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
TAC
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
No standout strengths identified
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%
Trading at 11.3x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -12.1% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GWRS
The strongest argument for GWRS centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : TAC
TAC has a balanced fundamental profile.
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 : TAC
The primary concerns for TAC are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 3.17 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GWRS profiles as a value stock while TAC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
GWRS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
GWRS is growing revenue faster at 6.7% — sustainability is the question.
TAC generates stronger free cash flow (93M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GWRS scores higher overall (34/100 vs 33/100). Both earn "Avoid" 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.
TransAlta Corp
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
TransAlta Corporation owns, operates and develops a diverse fleet of electric power generation assets in Canada, the United States and Australia. The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
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