H2O America (HTO)vsPure Cycle Corporation (PCYO)
HTO
H2O America
$63.76
-0.76%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.70B
PCYO
Pure Cycle Corporation
$10.58
-1.67%
UTILITIES · Cap: $259.29M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
H2O America generates 2320% more annual revenue ($816.28M vs $33.73M). PCYO leads profitability with a 43.7% profit margin vs 12.9%. PCYO trades at a lower P/E of 17.6x. PCYO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
HTO
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
PCYO
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+29.1%
Fair Value
$73.31
Current Price
$63.76
$9.55 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PCYO.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 21.5%
Keeps 44 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 60.0% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
ROE of 6.5% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HTO
The strongest argument for HTO centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : PCYO
The strongest argument for PCYO centers on Profit Margin, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 43.7% and operating margin at 25.7%. Revenue growth of 60.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HTO
The primary concerns for HTO are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : PCYO
The primary concerns for PCYO are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HTO profiles as a value stock while PCYO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PCYO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.23 — expect wider price swings.
PCYO is growing revenue faster at 60.0% — sustainability is the question.
PCYO generates stronger free cash flow (3M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PCYO scores higher overall (68/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 43.7% margins and 60.0% revenue growth. HTO offers better value entry with a 29.1% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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.
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.
Pure Cycle Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
Pure Cycle Corporation designs, builds, operates and maintains water and wastewater systems in the Denver metropolitan area and Colorado Front Range in the United States. The company is headquartered in Watkins, Colorado.
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