American States Water Company (AWR)vsCadiz Inc (CDZI)
AWR
American States Water Company
$78.37
+1.75%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.05B
CDZI
Cadiz Inc
$4.14
-9.21%
UTILITIES · Cap: $383.43M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
American States Water Company generates 4431% more annual revenue ($679.25M vs $14.99M). AWR leads profitability with a 19.7% profit margin vs -221.4%. CDZI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.51. AWR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
AWR
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
CDZI
Avoid21
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-11.2%
Fair Value
$63.79
Current Price
$78.37
$14.58 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CDZI.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 30.9%
Reasonable price relative to book value
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AWR
The strongest argument for AWR centers on Operating Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.7% and operating margin at 30.9%. Revenue growth of 14.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : CDZI
CDZI has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : AWR
The primary concerns for AWR are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : CDZI
The primary concerns for CDZI are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Debt-to-equity of 2.05 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AWR profiles as a mature stock while CDZI is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
CDZI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.79 — expect wider price swings.
AWR is growing revenue faster at 14.3% — sustainability is the question.
AWR generates stronger free cash flow (23M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AWR scores higher overall (62/100 vs 21/100), backed by strong 19.7% margins and 14.3% revenue growth. 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 States Water Company
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
American States Water Company provides water and electricity services to residential, commercial, industrial and other customers in the United States. The company is headquartered in San Dimas, California.
Visit Website →Cadiz Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
Cadiz Inc. is a natural resource development company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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