H2O America (HTO)vsWheaton Precious Metals Corp (WPM)
HTO
H2O America
$57.60
-0.66%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.37B
WPM
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp
$134.57
+7.45%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $57.14B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp generates 184% more annual revenue ($2.31B vs $816.28M). WPM leads profitability with a 63.6% profit margin vs 12.9%. WPM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.43. WPM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
HTO
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
WPM
Strong Buy76
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
Intrinsic value data unavailable for WPM.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 21.5%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Keeps 64 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 75.2%
Revenue surging 127.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 533.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HTO
The strongest argument for HTO centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : WPM
The strongest argument for WPM centers on PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 63.6% and operating margin at 75.2%. Revenue growth of 127.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HTO
The primary concerns for HTO are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : WPM
The primary concerns for WPM are P/E Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HTO profiles as a value stock while WPM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
WPM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.18 — expect wider price swings.
WPM is growing revenue faster at 127.2% — sustainability is the question.
WPM generates stronger free cash flow (101M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WPM scores higher overall (76/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 63.6% margins and 127.2% revenue growth. 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.
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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