American States Water Company (AWR)vsUbiquiti Networks Inc (UI)
AWR
American States Water Company
$75.84
-0.47%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.95B
UI
Ubiquiti Networks Inc
$1,028.31
+1.32%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $61.72B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ubiquiti Networks Inc generates 352% more annual revenue ($2.97B vs $658.07M). UI leads profitability with a 29.9% profit margin vs 19.8%. UI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.10. UI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
AWR
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
UI
Strong Buy71
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
Margin of Safety
-85.1%
Fair Value
$385.30
Current Price
$1028.31
$643.01 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.8%
Every $100 of equity generates 136 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 35.9%
Revenue surging 35.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 70.8% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 1.2%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 61.2x book value
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 : UI
The strongest argument for UI centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.9% and operating margin at 35.9%. Revenue growth of 35.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AWR
The primary concerns for AWR are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : UI
The primary concerns for UI are P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 69.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AWR profiles as a mature stock while UI is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
UI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.32 — expect wider price swings.
UI is growing revenue faster at 35.8% — sustainability is the question.
UI generates stronger free cash flow (259M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
UI scores higher overall (71/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 29.9% margins and 35.8% 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 →Ubiquiti Networks Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Ubiquiti Inc. develops network technology for service providers, businesses and consumers. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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