Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)vsDuke Energy Corporation (DUK)
ATO
Atmos Energy Corporation
$175.92
+0.15%
UTILITIES · Cap: $29.64B
DUK
Duke Energy Corporation
$128.77
-0.14%
UTILITIES · Cap: $99.33B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Duke Energy Corporation generates 567% more annual revenue ($32.80B vs $4.92B). ATO leads profitability with a 28.5% profit margin vs 16.0%. ATO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.07. ATO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
ATO
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
DUK
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ATO.
Margin of Safety
-89.7%
Fair Value
$67.36
Current Price
$128.77
$61.41 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 37.2%
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 23.3% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 27.5%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.8% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.1% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
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 28.5% and operating margin at 37.2%.
Bull Case : DUK
The strongest argument for DUK centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.0% and operating margin at 27.5%.
Bear Case : ATO
The primary concerns for ATO are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : DUK
The primary concerns for DUK are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.69 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ATO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.55 — expect wider price swings.
ATO is growing revenue faster at 4.8% — sustainability is the question.
ATO generates stronger free cash flow (-399M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ATO scores higher overall (66/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 28.5% margins. 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.
Duke Energy Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Duke Energy Corporation is an American electric power and natural gas holding company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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