Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (AQN)vsEnergy of Minas Gerais Co DRC (CIG-C)
AQN
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp
$6.27
-0.32%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.89B
CIG-C
Energy of Minas Gerais Co DRC
$3.06
-3.02%
UTILITIES · Cap: $8.38B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Energy of Minas Gerais Co DRC generates 1643% more annual revenue ($42.43B vs $2.43B). CIG-C leads profitability with a 9.5% profit margin vs 7.4%. CIG-C trades at a lower P/E of 6.8x. CIG-C earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
AQN
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
CIG-C
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-259.2%
Fair Value
$1.84
Current Price
$6.27
$4.43 premium
Margin of Safety
-1.0%
Fair Value
$2.92
Current Price
$3.06
$0.14 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
ROE of 2.6% — below average capital efficiency
7.4% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
4.6% revenue growth
Earnings declined 75.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AQN
The strongest argument for AQN centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : CIG-C
The strongest argument for CIG-C centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AQN
The primary concerns for AQN are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : CIG-C
The primary concerns for CIG-C are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AQN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.85 — expect wider price swings.
CIG-C is growing revenue faster at 4.6% — sustainability is the question.
CIG-C generates stronger free cash flow (440M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
CIG-C scores higher overall (54/100 vs 43/100). 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.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. The company is headquartered in Oakville, Canada.
Visit Website →Energy of Minas Gerais Co DRC
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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