American States Water Company (AWR)vsWEC Energy Group Inc (WEC)
AWR
American States Water Company
$75.29
-3.31%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.05B
WEC
WEC Energy Group Inc
$117.94
+3.00%
UTILITIES · Cap: $37.30B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
WEC Energy Group Inc generates 1389% more annual revenue ($9.80B vs $658.07M). AWR leads profitability with a 19.8% profit margin vs 15.9%. WEC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.57. WEC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
AWR
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
WEC
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-3.5%
Fair Value
$68.55
Current Price
$75.29
$6.74 premium
Margin of Safety
-40.2%
Fair Value
$80.67
Current Price
$117.94
$37.27 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.8%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 21.3%
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 1.2%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 32.5%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : WEC
The strongest argument for WEC centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.9% and operating margin at 21.3%. Revenue growth of 11.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AWR
The primary concerns for AWR are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : WEC
The primary concerns for WEC are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AWR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.65 — 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.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
WEC scores higher overall (60/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 15.9% margins and 11.1% revenue growth. Both earn "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 →WEC Energy Group Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
WEC Energy Group, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides electricity and natural gas to 4.4 million customers across four states.
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