Alliant Energy Corp (LNT)vsCompanhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR (SBS)
LNT
Alliant Energy Corp
$72.00
-0.63%
UTILITIES · Cap: $18.60B
SBS
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR
$32.94
-1.99%
UTILITIES · Cap: $118.61B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR generates 773% more annual revenue ($38.09B vs $4.36B). SBS leads profitability with a 22.2% profit margin vs 18.6%. SBS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.47. SBS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
LNT
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
SBS
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-23.1%
Fair Value
$55.45
Current Price
$72.00
$16.55 premium
Margin of Safety
-3.2%
Fair Value
$28.67
Current Price
$32.94
$4.27 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 34.6%
Revenue surging 43.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 87.2% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 5.8%
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LNT
The strongest argument for LNT centers on Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.6% and operating margin at 16.7%.
Bull Case : SBS
The strongest argument for SBS centers on PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.2% and operating margin at 34.6%. Revenue growth of 43.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LNT
The primary concerns for LNT are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.63 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : SBS
The primary concerns for SBS are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 67.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LNT profiles as a mature stock while SBS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LNT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
SBS is growing revenue faster at 43.9% — sustainability is the question.
LNT generates stronger free cash flow (-2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SBS scores higher overall (77/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 22.2% margins and 43.9% revenue growth. 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.
Alliant Energy Corp
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Alliant Energy is a public utility holding company headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin providing power in Iowa and Wisconsin.
Visit Website →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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