Pure Cycle Corporation (PCYO)vsCompanhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR (SBS)
PCYO
Pure Cycle Corporation
$10.32
+1.98%
UTILITIES · Cap: $255.74M
SBS
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR
$5.35
-0.18%
UTILITIES · Cap: $19.18B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR generates 129226% more annual revenue ($39.63B vs $30.64M). PCYO leads profitability with a 45.8% profit margin vs 22.0%. SBS trades at a lower P/E of 11.2x. SBS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
PCYO
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
SBS
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 46 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 52.8% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 29.4% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 33.9%
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
18.3% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PCYO
The strongest argument for PCYO centers on Profit Margin, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 45.8% and operating margin at 5.1%. Revenue growth of 29.4% 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 22.0% and operating margin at 33.9%. Revenue growth of 18.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : PCYO
The primary concerns for PCYO are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : SBS
The primary concerns for SBS are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PCYO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
PCYO is growing revenue faster at 29.4% — sustainability is the question.
SBS generates stronger free cash flow (722M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SBS scores higher overall (79/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 22.0% margins and 18.3% 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.
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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