NorthWestern Corporation (NWE)vsOklo Inc. (OKLO)
NWE
NorthWestern Corporation
$69.87
+0.06%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.21B
OKLO
Oklo Inc.
$40.46
+0.67%
UTILITIES · Cap: $6.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
NorthWestern Corporation generates 139684% more annual revenue ($1.69B vs $1.21M). NWE leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 0.0%. NWE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
NWE
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
OKLO
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-21.9%
Fair Value
$56.15
Current Price
$69.87
$13.72 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for OKLO.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 29.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
ROE of 5.8% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -0.1% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NWE
The strongest argument for NWE centers on Price/Book. Revenue growth of 14.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : OKLO
The strongest argument for OKLO centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book.
Bear Case : NWE
The primary concerns for NWE are Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : OKLO
The primary concerns for OKLO are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OKLO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.20 — expect wider price swings.
NWE is growing revenue faster at 14.6% — sustainability is the question.
NWE generates stronger free cash flow (-115M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
NWE scores higher overall (61/100 vs 32/100) and 14.6% revenue growth. 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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