Avista Corporation (AVA)vsCompanhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR (SBS)
AVA
Avista Corporation
$40.52
-1.67%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.34B
SBS
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR
$33.63
+2.09%
UTILITIES · Cap: $118.61B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR generates 1840% more annual revenue ($38.09B vs $1.96B). SBS leads profitability with a 22.2% profit margin vs 9.8%. SBS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.47. SBS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
AVA
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
SBS
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+2.1%
Fair Value
$42.64
Current Price
$40.52
$2.12 discount
Margin of Safety
-3.2%
Fair Value
$28.67
Current Price
$33.63
$4.96 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 20.8%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 34.6%
Revenue surging 43.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 87.2% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Areas to Watch
0.0% revenue growth
2.8% earnings growth
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AVA
The strongest argument for AVA centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : SBS
The strongest argument for SBS centers on PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.2% and operating margin at 34.6%. Revenue growth of 43.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AVA
The primary concerns for AVA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : SBS
The primary concerns for SBS are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 67.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AVA profiles as a value stock while SBS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
AVA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.21 — expect wider price swings.
SBS is growing revenue faster at 43.9% — sustainability is the question.
AVA generates stronger free cash flow (-304M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SBS scores higher overall (77/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 22.2% margins and 43.9% 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.
Avista Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Avista Corporation is a natural gas and electric utility company. The company is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.
Visit Website →Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de So Paulo - SABESP provides water and sewerage services to residential, commercial, industrial and government clients. The company is headquartered in So Paulo, Brazil.
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