Pure Cycle Corporation (PCYO)vsCompanhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR (SBS)
PCYO
Pure Cycle Corporation
$11.12
+0.63%
UTILITIES · Cap: $269.65M
SBS
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR
$5.29
-0.56%
UTILITIES · Cap: $18.11B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR generates 121097% more annual revenue ($40.88B vs $33.73M). PCYO leads profitability with a 43.7% profit margin vs 19.7%. SBS trades at a lower P/E of 11.0x. SBS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
PCYO
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
SBS
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 44 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 60.0% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.7%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 31.5%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 33.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PCYO
The strongest argument for PCYO centers on Profit Margin, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 43.7% and operating margin at 25.7%. Revenue growth of 60.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SBS
The strongest argument for SBS centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.7% and operating margin at 31.5%. Revenue growth of 13.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : PCYO
The primary concerns for PCYO are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : SBS
The primary concerns for SBS are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PCYO profiles as a growth stock while SBS is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
PCYO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.23 — expect wider price swings.
PCYO is growing revenue faster at 60.0% — sustainability is the question.
PCYO generates stronger free cash flow (3M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SBS scores higher overall (69/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 19.7% margins and 13.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Pure Cycle Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
Pure Cycle Corporation designs, builds, operates and maintains water and wastewater systems in the Denver metropolitan area and Colorado Front Range in the United States. The company is headquartered in Watkins, Colorado.
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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