Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)vsOklo Inc. (OKLO)
ATO
Atmos Energy Corporation
$163.19
-0.98%
UTILITIES · Cap: $28.40B
OKLO
Oklo Inc.
$36.23
+0.01%
UTILITIES · Cap: $6.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Atmos Energy Corporation generates 406638% more annual revenue ($4.92B vs $1.21M). ATO leads profitability with a 28.5% profit margin vs 0.0%. ATO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
ATO
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
OKLO
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 29.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.8% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -0.1% — below average capital efficiency
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 : OKLO
The strongest argument for OKLO centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book.
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, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OKLO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.20 — expect wider price swings.
ATO is growing revenue faster at 4.8% — sustainability is the question.
OKLO generates stronger free cash flow (-142M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ATO scores higher overall (66/100 vs 32/100), backed by strong 28.5% margins. Both earn "Strong 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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