Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (AQN)vsSempra Energy (SRE)
AQN
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp
$5.96
-1.97%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.49B
SRE
Sempra Energy
$89.58
+0.86%
UTILITIES · Cap: $60.83B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sempra Energy generates 435% more annual revenue ($13.55B vs $2.53B). SRE leads profitability with a 14.4% profit margin vs 6.7%. AQN trades at a lower P/E of 22.5x. SRE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
AQN
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
SRE
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+70.0%
Fair Value
$22.04
Current Price
$5.96
$16.08 discount
Margin of Safety
-50.1%
Fair Value
$60.78
Current Price
$89.58
$28.80 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.6%
Strong operational efficiency at 30.6%
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
ROE of 3.6% — below average capital efficiency
6.7% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Earnings declined 10.7%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 6.4% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Revenue declined 3.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AQN
The strongest argument for AQN centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 14.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SRE
The strongest argument for SRE centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.81 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AQN
The primary concerns for AQN are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : SRE
The primary concerns for SRE are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AQN profiles as a value stock while SRE is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
AQN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.90 — expect wider price swings.
AQN is growing revenue faster at 14.4% — sustainability is the question.
AQN generates stronger free cash flow (-85M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SRE scores higher overall (64/100 vs 52/100). AQN offers better value entry with a 70.0% margin of safety. Both earn "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.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. The company is headquartered in Oakville, Canada.
Visit Website →Sempra Energy
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Sempra Energy is a North American energy infrastructure company based in San Diego, California. Sempra Energy's focus is on electric and natural gas infrastructure. Its operating companies include: Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) in Southern California; Oncor Electric Delivery Company (Oncor) in Texas; Sempra LNG; and IEnova, based in Mexico.
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