Pinnacle West Capital Corp (PNW)vsCompanhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR (SBS)
PNW
Pinnacle West Capital Corp
$99.25
-0.28%
UTILITIES · Cap: $12.06B
SBS
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR
$6.35
-0.31%
UTILITIES · Cap: $116.87B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR generates 598% more annual revenue ($38.09B vs $5.46B). SBS leads profitability with a 22.2% profit margin vs 12.0%. SBS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.47. SBS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
PNW
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
SBS
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-2.9%
Fair Value
$93.31
Current Price
$99.25
$5.94 premium
Margin of Safety
-1.0%
Fair Value
$29.29
Current Price
$6.35
$22.94 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
0.6% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : PNW
The strongest argument for PNW centers on Price/Book. Revenue growth of 11.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : PNW
The primary concerns for PNW are EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SBS
The primary concerns for SBS are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 331.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PNW profiles as a value stock while SBS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PNW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.46 — expect wider price swings.
SBS is growing revenue faster at 43.9% — sustainability is the question.
PNW generates stronger free cash flow (-393M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SBS scores higher overall (77/100 vs 55/100), 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.
Pinnacle West Capital Corp
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Pinnacle West Capital is a utility holding company that owns Arizona Public Service and Bright Canyon Energy.
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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