American States Water Company (AWR)vsWelltower Inc (WELL)
AWR
American States Water Company
$75.84
-0.47%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.95B
WELL
Welltower Inc
$216.47
+1.01%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $153.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Welltower Inc generates 1688% more annual revenue ($11.77B vs $658.07M). AWR leads profitability with a 19.8% profit margin vs 12.0%. AWR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.71. WELL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
AWR
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
WELL
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
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
-57.2%
Fair Value
$132.26
Current Price
$216.47
$84.21 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.8%
Revenue surging 38.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 157.9% YoY
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
ROE of 3.7% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : WELL
The strongest argument for WELL centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 38.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AWR
The primary concerns for AWR are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : WELL
The primary concerns for WELL are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 105.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AWR profiles as a mature stock while WELL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
WELL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.82 — expect wider price swings.
WELL is growing revenue faster at 38.3% — sustainability is the question.
WELL generates stronger free cash flow (282M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WELL scores higher overall (57/100 vs 56/100) and 38.3% 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 →Welltower Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - HEALTHCARE FACILITIES · USA
Welltower Inc. is a real estate investment trust that invests in healthcare infrastructure.
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