American Water Works (AWK)vsConsolidated Water Co Ltd (CWCO)
AWK
American Water Works
$124.47
+1.82%
UTILITIES · Cap: $24.67B
CWCO
Consolidated Water Co Ltd
$29.92
-0.47%
UTILITIES · Cap: $480.97M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
American Water Works generates 3956% more annual revenue ($5.21B vs $128.33M). AWK leads profitability with a 21.2% profit margin vs 13.5%. AWK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.28. AWK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
AWK
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
CWCO
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-22.5%
Fair Value
$100.98
Current Price
$124.47
$23.49 premium
Margin of Safety
-14.5%
Fair Value
$32.51
Current Price
$29.92
$2.59 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 33.2%
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 4.8%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AWK
The strongest argument for AWK centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.2% and operating margin at 33.2%.
Bull Case : CWCO
The strongest argument for CWCO centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book.
Bear Case : AWK
The primary concerns for AWK are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : CWCO
The primary concerns for CWCO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AWK profiles as a mature stock while CWCO is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
AWK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.61 — expect wider price swings.
AWK is growing revenue faster at 5.7% — sustainability is the question.
CWCO generates stronger free cash flow (5M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AWK scores higher overall (60/100 vs 42/100), backed by strong 21.2% margins. Both earn "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.
American Water Works
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
American Water is an American public utility company operating in the United States and Canada.
Consolidated Water Co Ltd
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. designs, builds, manages and operates water treatment and production plants primarily in the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas and the United States. The company is headquartered in Grand Cayman, the Cayman Islands.
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