American Water Works (AWK)vsVale SA ADR (VALE)
AWK
American Water Works
$125.68
-0.29%
UTILITIES · Cap: $24.87B
VALE
Vale SA ADR
$16.49
+3.52%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $70.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vale SA ADR generates 4028% more annual revenue ($214.86B vs $5.21B). AWK leads profitability with a 21.2% profit margin vs 7.3%. VALE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.34. VALE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
AWK
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
VALE
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-10.7%
Fair Value
$111.75
Current Price
$125.68
$13.93 premium
Margin of Safety
+81.4%
Fair Value
$93.49
Current Price
$16.49
$77.00 discount
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.1%
Earnings expanding 22.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 4.8%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
2.7% revenue growth
ROE of 6.8% — below average capital efficiency
7.3% 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 : VALE
The strongest argument for VALE centers on PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Price/Book. PEG of 0.34 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AWK
The primary concerns for AWK are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : VALE
The primary concerns for VALE are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AWK profiles as a mature stock while VALE is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
VALE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.75 — expect wider price swings.
AWK is growing revenue faster at 5.7% — sustainability is the question.
VALE generates stronger free cash flow (700M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VALE scores higher overall (67/100 vs 60/100). 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.
American Water Works
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
American Water is an American public utility company operating in the United States and Canada.
Vale SA ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Vale SA produces and sells iron ore and iron ore pellets for use as raw material in steelmaking in Brazil and internationally. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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