American States Water Company (AWR)vsTurning Point Brands Inc (TPB)
AWR
American States Water Company
$75.84
-0.47%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.95B
TPB
Turning Point Brands Inc
$81.26
+0.38%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.60B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
American States Water Company generates 42% more annual revenue ($658.07M vs $463.06M). AWR leads profitability with a 19.8% profit margin vs 12.6%. TPB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.05. TPB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
AWR
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
TPB
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-3.5%
Fair Value
$68.58
Current Price
$75.84
$7.26 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TPB.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.8%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 194.5% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Revenue surging 29.2% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 1.2%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AWR
The strongest argument for AWR centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.8% and operating margin at 28.8%. Revenue growth of 14.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TPB
The strongest argument for TPB centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 29.2% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.05 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AWR
The primary concerns for AWR are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : TPB
The primary concerns for TPB are P/E Ratio, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AWR profiles as a mature stock while TPB is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TPB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — expect wider price swings.
TPB is growing revenue faster at 29.2% — sustainability is the question.
TPB generates stronger free cash flow (24M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TPB scores higher overall (73/100 vs 56/100) and 29.2% 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.
Visit Website →Turning Point Brands Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · TOBACCO · USA
Turning Point Brands, Inc. manufactures, markets and distributes branded consumer products. The company is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
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