Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais CEMIG Pref ADR (CIG)vsSempra Energy (SRE)
CIG
Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais CEMIG Pref ADR
$2.40
+3.00%
UTILITIES · Cap: $7.38B
SRE
Sempra Energy
$95.32
+0.34%
UTILITIES · Cap: $62.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais CEMIG Pref ADR generates 212% more annual revenue ($42.75B vs $13.70B). SRE leads profitability with a 13.4% profit margin vs 11.5%. CIG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.33. CIG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
CIG
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
SRE
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+84.7%
Fair Value
$14.98
Current Price
$2.40
$12.58 discount
Margin of Safety
-387.6%
Fair Value
$18.70
Current Price
$95.32
$76.62 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 88.1% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 20.1%
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 27.7%
Areas to Watch
2.9% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 5.2% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CIG
The strongest argument for CIG centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SRE
The strongest argument for SRE centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : CIG
The primary concerns for CIG are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : SRE
The primary concerns for SRE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CIG profiles as a value stock while SRE is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
SRE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
CIG is growing revenue faster at 2.9% — sustainability is the question.
CIG generates stronger free cash flow (440M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CIG scores higher overall (72/100 vs 52/100). 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.
Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais CEMIG Pref ADR
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Companhia Energtica de Minas Gerais, is dedicated to the generation, transmission, distribution and sale of energy in Brazil. The company is headquartered in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Visit Website →Sempra Energy
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Sempra Energy is a North American energy infrastructure company based in San Diego, California. Sempra Energy's focus is on electric and natural gas infrastructure. Its operating companies include: Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) in Southern California; Oncor Electric Delivery Company (Oncor) in Texas; Sempra LNG; and IEnova, based in Mexico.
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