American States Water Company (AWR)vsTrade Desk Inc (TTD)
AWR
American States Water Company
$75.84
-0.47%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.95B
TTD
Trade Desk Inc
$24.01
-2.44%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $11.53B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Trade Desk Inc generates 340% more annual revenue ($2.90B vs $658.07M). AWR leads profitability with a 19.8% profit margin vs 15.3%. TTD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.93. TTD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
AWR
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
TTD
Strong Buy72
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 TTD.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.8%
Strong operational efficiency at 30.3%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 1.2%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Moderate valuation
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
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 : TTD
The strongest argument for TTD centers on Operating Margin, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.3% and operating margin at 30.3%. Revenue growth of 14.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AWR
The primary concerns for AWR are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : TTD
The primary concerns for TTD are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TTD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.10 — expect wider price swings.
AWR is growing revenue faster at 14.8% — sustainability is the question.
TTD generates stronger free cash flow (277M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
TTD scores higher overall (72/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 15.3% margins and 14.3% 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 →Trade Desk Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ADVERTISING AGENCIES · USA
Trade Desk, Inc. is a technology company in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Ventura, California.
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