American States Water Company (AWR)vsUSA Rare Earth, Inc. (USAR)
AWR
American States Water Company
$75.84
-0.47%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.95B
USAR
USA Rare Earth, Inc.
$28.60
+4.30%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $5.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
American States Water Company generates 39953% more annual revenue ($658.07M vs $1.64M). AWR leads profitability with a 19.8% profit margin vs 0.0%. AWR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
AWR
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
USAR
Avoid21
out of 100
Grade: F
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 USAR.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.8%
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 1.2%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Trading at 8.6x book value
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
0.0% margin — thin
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 : USAR
USAR has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : AWR
The primary concerns for AWR are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : USAR
The primary concerns for USAR are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AWR profiles as a mature stock while USAR is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
USAR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.37 — expect wider price swings.
AWR is growing revenue faster at 14.8% — sustainability is the question.
AWR generates stronger free cash flow (-36M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AWR scores higher overall (56/100 vs 21/100), backed by strong 19.8% margins and 14.8% 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 →USA Rare Earth, Inc.
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
USA Rare Earth, Inc. engages in mining, processing, and supplying rare earths and other critical minerals. The company is headquartered in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
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