The AES Corporation (AES)vsCompanhia Energetica de Minas Gerais CEMIG Pref ADR (CIG)
AES
The AES Corporation
$14.06
-0.50%
UTILITIES · Cap: $10.07B
CIG
Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais CEMIG Pref ADR
$2.40
+3.00%
UTILITIES · Cap: $7.38B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais CEMIG Pref ADR generates 249% more annual revenue ($42.75B vs $12.23B). CIG leads profitability with a 11.5% profit margin vs 7.4%. CIG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.33. CIG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
AES
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
CIG
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-84.5%
Fair Value
$8.91
Current Price
$14.06
$5.15 premium
Margin of Safety
+84.7%
Fair Value
$14.98
Current Price
$2.40
$12.58 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 88.1% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 20.1%
Areas to Watch
4.7% revenue growth
ROE of 1.9% — below average capital efficiency
7.4% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
2.9% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AES
The strongest argument for AES centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.09 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : CIG
The strongest argument for CIG centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AES
The primary concerns for AES are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 7.98 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : CIG
The primary concerns for CIG are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AES carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
AES is growing revenue faster at 4.7% — sustainability is the question.
CIG generates stronger free cash flow (440M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
CIG scores higher overall (72/100 vs 55/100). 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.
The AES Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED · USA
The AES Corporation is a Fortune 500 company that generates and distributes electrical power. AES is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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UTILITIES · UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Companhia Energtica de Minas Gerais, is dedicated to the generation, transmission, distribution and sale of energy in Brazil. The company is headquartered in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
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