American Water Works (AWK)vsUSA Rare Earth, Inc. (USAR)
AWK
American Water Works
$125.68
-0.29%
UTILITIES · Cap: $24.87B
USAR
USA Rare Earth, Inc.
$28.60
+4.30%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $5.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
American Water Works generates 316699% more annual revenue ($5.21B vs $1.64M). AWK leads profitability with a 21.2% profit margin vs 0.0%. AWK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
AWK
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
USAR
Avoid21
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-10.7%
Fair Value
$111.75
Current Price
$125.68
$13.93 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for USAR.
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
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 4.8%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Trading at 8.6x book value
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
0.0% margin — thin
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 : USAR
USAR has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : AWK
The primary concerns for AWK are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : USAR
The primary concerns for USAR are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AWK profiles as a mature stock while USAR is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
USAR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.37 — expect wider price swings.
AWK is growing revenue faster at 5.7% — sustainability is the question.
USAR generates stronger free cash flow (-52M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AWK scores higher overall (60/100 vs 21/100), backed by strong 21.2% 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.
USA Rare Earth, Inc.
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
USA Rare Earth, Inc. engages in mining, processing, and supplying rare earths and other critical minerals. The company is headquartered in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
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