American States Water Company (AWR)vsPure Cycle Corporation (PCYO)
AWR
American States Water Company
$85.96
-2.16%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.46B
PCYO
Pure Cycle Corporation
$10.58
-1.67%
UTILITIES · Cap: $259.29M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
American States Water Company generates 1914% more annual revenue ($679.25M vs $33.73M). PCYO leads profitability with a 43.7% profit margin vs 19.7%. PCYO trades at a lower P/E of 17.6x. PCYO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
AWR
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
PCYO
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-11.0%
Fair Value
$63.92
Current Price
$85.96
$22.04 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PCYO.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 30.9%
Keeps 44 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 60.0% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
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. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.7% and operating margin at 30.9%. Revenue growth of 14.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PCYO
The strongest argument for PCYO centers on Profit Margin, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 43.7% and operating margin at 25.7%. Revenue growth of 60.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AWR
The primary concerns for AWR are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : PCYO
The primary concerns for PCYO are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AWR profiles as a mature stock while PCYO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PCYO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.23 — expect wider price swings.
PCYO is growing revenue faster at 60.0% — sustainability is the question.
AWR generates stronger free cash flow (23M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PCYO scores higher overall (68/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 43.7% margins and 60.0% revenue growth. 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 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.
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UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
Pure Cycle Corporation designs, builds, operates and maintains water and wastewater systems in the Denver metropolitan area and Colorado Front Range in the United States. The company is headquartered in Watkins, Colorado.
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