Southwest Gas Holdings Inc (SWX)vsUGI Corporation (UGI)
SWX
Southwest Gas Holdings Inc
$91.26
-1.45%
UTILITIES · Cap: $6.71B
UGI
UGI Corporation
$35.09
-0.79%
UTILITIES · Cap: $7.59B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
UGI Corporation generates 319% more annual revenue ($7.30B vs $1.74B). SWX leads profitability with a 31.4% profit margin vs 9.2%. SWX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.21. SWX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
SWX
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
UGI
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SWX.
Margin of Safety
-13.6%
Fair Value
$33.57
Current Price
$35.09
$1.52 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 24.2%
Earnings expanding 20.9% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 9.6%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 4.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SWX
The strongest argument for SWX centers on Profit Margin, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.4% and operating margin at 24.2%.
Bull Case : UGI
The strongest argument for UGI centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : SWX
The primary concerns for SWX are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : UGI
The primary concerns for UGI are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SWX profiles as a declining stock while UGI is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
UGI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — expect wider price swings.
UGI is growing revenue faster at -4.5% — sustainability is the question.
UGI generates stronger free cash flow (-149M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SWX scores higher overall (63/100 vs 48/100), backed by strong 31.4% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Southwest Gas Holdings Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. purchases, distributes and transports natural gas in Arizona, Nevada and California. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
UGI Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
UGI Corporation distributes, stores, transports, and markets energy products and related services in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
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