Avista Corporation (AVA)vsSempra Energy (SRE)
AVA
Avista Corporation
$36.79
-0.92%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.13B
SRE
Sempra Energy
$82.99
-0.42%
UTILITIES · Cap: $54.50B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sempra Energy generates 606% more annual revenue ($13.55B vs $1.92B). SRE leads profitability with a 16.8% profit margin vs 11.8%. SRE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.70. SRE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
AVA
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
SRE
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-31.0%
Fair Value
$31.86
Current Price
$36.79
$4.93 premium
Margin of Safety
-36.8%
Fair Value
$60.93
Current Price
$82.99
$22.06 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 147.9% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 71.3% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.3%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.5% revenue growth
ROE of 7.4% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Revenue declined 0.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AVA
The strongest argument for AVA centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, P/E Ratio.
Bull Case : SRE
The strongest argument for SRE centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.8% and operating margin at 28.3%. PEG of 0.70 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AVA
The primary concerns for AVA are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : SRE
The primary concerns for SRE are Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AVA profiles as a value stock while SRE is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
SRE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.56 — expect wider price swings.
AVA is growing revenue faster at 0.5% — sustainability is the question.
AVA generates stronger free cash flow (-54M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SRE scores higher overall (68/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 16.8% 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.
Avista Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Avista Corporation is a natural gas and electric utility company. The company is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.
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UTILITIES · UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Sempra Energy is a North American energy infrastructure company based in San Diego, California. Sempra Energy's focus is on electric and natural gas infrastructure. Its operating companies include: Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) in Southern California; Oncor Electric Delivery Company (Oncor) in Texas; Sempra LNG; and IEnova, based in Mexico.
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