Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR (SBS)vsViking Holdings Ltd (VIK)
SBS
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR
$33.29
-1.01%
UTILITIES · Cap: $118.61B
VIK
Viking Holdings Ltd
$86.05
+5.31%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $36.35B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR generates 486% more annual revenue ($38.09B vs $6.50B). SBS leads profitability with a 22.2% profit margin vs 17.6%. VIK trades at a lower P/E of 31.7x. SBS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
SBS
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
VIK
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-3.2%
Fair Value
$28.67
Current Price
$33.29
$4.62 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for VIK.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Every $100 of equity generates 255 in profit
Earnings expanding 226.6% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 20.9%
Revenue surging 27.8% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 35.1x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : VIK
The strongest argument for VIK centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.6% and operating margin at 20.9%. Revenue growth of 27.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : SBS
The primary concerns for SBS are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 67.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : VIK
The primary concerns for VIK are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SBS is growing revenue faster at 43.9% — sustainability is the question.
VIK generates stronger free cash flow (675M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SBS scores higher overall (77/100 vs 66/100), backed by strong 22.2% margins and 43.9% 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.
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.
Viking Holdings Ltd
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · TRAVEL SERVICES · USA
Viking Holdings Ltd engages in the passenger shipping and other forms of passenger transport in North America, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Pembroke, Bermuda.
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