Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)vsOklo Inc. (OKLO)
ATO
Atmos Energy Corporation
$170.24
+1.36%
UTILITIES · Cap: $28.37B
OKLO
Oklo Inc.
$58.09
+5.65%
UTILITIES · Cap: $12.78B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
ATO leads profitability with a 27.6% profit margin vs 0.0%. ATO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
ATO
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
OKLO
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Earnings expanding 29.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.6% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.0%
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 27.6% and operating margin at 39.3%.
Bull Case : OKLO
The strongest argument for OKLO centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : ATO
The primary concerns for ATO are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : OKLO
The primary concerns for OKLO are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OKLO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.18 — expect wider price swings.
ATO is growing revenue faster at 0.6% — sustainability is the question.
OKLO generates stronger free cash flow (-51M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ATO scores higher overall (64/100 vs 33/100), backed by strong 27.6% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
Oklo Inc.
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
Oklo Inc. designs and develops fission power plants to provide reliable and commercial-scale energy to customers in the United States. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
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