Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)vsUGI Corporation (UGI)
ATO
Atmos Energy Corporation
$156.38
-0.04%
UTILITIES · Cap: $27.09B
UGI
UGI Corporation
$36.36
+1.93%
UTILITIES · Cap: $7.99B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
UGI Corporation generates 48% more annual revenue ($7.30B vs $4.92B). ATO leads profitability with a 28.5% profit margin vs 9.2%. ATO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.93. ATO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
ATO
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
UGI
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ATO.
Margin of Safety
-13.7%
Fair Value
$33.53
Current Price
$36.36
$2.83 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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.8% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 4.5%
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 : UGI
The strongest argument for UGI centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : ATO
The primary concerns for ATO are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : UGI
The primary concerns for UGI are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
UGI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.96 — expect wider price swings.
ATO is growing revenue faster at 4.8% — sustainability is the question.
UGI generates stronger free cash flow (16M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ATO scores higher overall (68/100 vs 48/100), backed by strong 28.5% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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.
UGI Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
UGI Corporation distributes, stores, transports, and markets energy products and related services in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
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