Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)vsChesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK)
ATO
Atmos Energy Corporation
$170.24
+1.36%
UTILITIES · Cap: $28.37B
CPK
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
$123.78
+2.05%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.97B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Atmos Energy Corporation generates 396% more annual revenue ($4.88B vs $984.40M). ATO leads profitability with a 27.6% profit margin vs 15.1%. ATO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.06. CPK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
ATO
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
CPK
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ATO.
Margin of Safety
-24.3%
Fair Value
$104.88
Current Price
$123.78
$18.90 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 39.3%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.1%
18.2% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.6% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ATO
The strongest argument for ATO centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.6% and operating margin at 39.3%.
Bull Case : CPK
The strongest argument for CPK centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.1% and operating margin at 28.1%. Revenue growth of 18.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ATO
The primary concerns for ATO are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : CPK
The primary concerns for CPK are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ATO profiles as a value stock while CPK is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CPK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
CPK is growing revenue faster at 18.2% — sustainability is the question.
CPK generates stronger free cash flow (-24M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CPK scores higher overall (65/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 15.1% margins and 18.2% revenue growth. 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.
Atmos Energy Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
Atmos Energy Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the United States' largest natural-gas-only distributors.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a power supply company. The company is headquartered in Dover, Delaware.
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