American Water Works (AWK)vsOklo Inc. (OKLO)
AWK
American Water Works
$137.69
-1.54%
UTILITIES · Cap: $27.90B
OKLO
Oklo Inc.
$36.22
-9.18%
UTILITIES · Cap: $6.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
American Water Works generates 436594% more annual revenue ($5.28B vs $1.21M). AWK leads profitability with a 21.3% profit margin vs 0.0%. AWK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
AWK
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
OKLO
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-22.4%
Fair Value
$101.07
Current Price
$137.69
$36.62 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for OKLO.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 40.7%
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
Earnings expanding 29.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
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 : AWK
The strongest argument for AWK centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.3% and operating margin at 40.7%.
Bull Case : OKLO
The strongest argument for OKLO 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 : OKLO
The primary concerns for OKLO are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AWK profiles as a mature stock while OKLO is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
OKLO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.20 — expect wider price swings.
AWK is growing revenue faster at 6.2% — sustainability is the question.
OKLO generates stronger free cash flow (-142M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AWK scores higher overall (64/100 vs 32/100), backed by strong 21.3% margins. Both earn "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.
American Water Works
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
American Water is an American public utility company operating in the United States and Canada.
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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