H2O America (HTO)vsVerizon Communications Inc (VZ)
HTO
H2O America
$57.60
-0.66%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.37B
VZ
Verizon Communications Inc
$47.44
+0.21%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $200.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Verizon Communications Inc generates 16946% more annual revenue ($139.15B vs $816.28M). HTO leads profitability with a 12.9% profit margin vs 12.5%. VZ appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.90. VZ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
HTO
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
VZ
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+32.5%
Fair Value
$76.99
Current Price
$57.60
$19.39 discount
Margin of Safety
-4.9%
Fair Value
$45.11
Current Price
$47.44
$2.33 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 21.5%
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.2%
Generating 3.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
ROE of 6.5% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
2.9% revenue growth
4.3% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HTO
The strongest argument for HTO centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : VZ
The strongest argument for VZ centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.90 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HTO
The primary concerns for HTO are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : VZ
The primary concerns for VZ are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HTO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.41 — expect wider price swings.
HTO is growing revenue faster at 9.4% — sustainability is the question.
VZ generates stronger free cash flow (3.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
VZ scores higher overall (69/100 vs 57/100). HTO offers better value entry with a 32.5% 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.
Verizon Communications Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · TELECOM SERVICES · USA
Verizon Communications Inc. is an American multinational telecommunications conglomerate and a corporate component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The company is headquartered at 1095 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, but is incorporated in Delaware.
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