NorthWestern Corporation (NWE)vsOklo Inc. (OKLO)
NWE
NorthWestern Corporation
$72.39
-0.03%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.37B
OKLO
Oklo Inc.
$71.83
-9.78%
UTILITIES · Cap: $12.49B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
NWE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 0.0%. NWE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
NWE
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
OKLO
Avoid29
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-5.1%
Fair Value
$65.14
Current Price
$72.39
$7.25 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for OKLO.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 23.0%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Earnings expanding 29.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 5.8% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.0%
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NWE
The strongest argument for NWE centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : OKLO
The strongest argument for OKLO centers on Altman Z-Score, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : NWE
The primary concerns for NWE are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : OKLO
The primary concerns for OKLO are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OKLO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.18 — expect wider price swings.
NWE is growing revenue faster at 6.6% — sustainability is the question.
NWE generates stronger free cash flow (43M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
NWE scores higher overall (55/100 vs 29/100). Both earn "Buy" 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.
NorthWestern Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
NorthWestern Corporation, doing business as NorthWestern Energy, provides electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial and industrial customers. The company is headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
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UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
Oklo Inc. designs and develops fission power plants to provide reliable and commercial-scale energy to customers in the United States. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
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