Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais CEMIG Pref ADR (CIG)vsUNITIL Corporation (UTL)
CIG
Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais CEMIG Pref ADR
$2.40
+3.00%
UTILITIES · Cap: $7.38B
UTL
UNITIL Corporation
$52.41
+1.55%
UTILITIES · Cap: $928.15M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais CEMIG Pref ADR generates 7876% more annual revenue ($42.75B vs $536.00M). CIG leads profitability with a 11.5% profit margin vs 9.4%. 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
UTL
Buy60
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
+16.5%
Fair Value
$61.06
Current Price
$52.41
$8.65 discount
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%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 21.7%
Revenue surging 26.7% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
2.9% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : UTL
The strongest argument for UTL centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 26.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CIG
The primary concerns for CIG are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : UTL
The primary concerns for UTL are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.54 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CIG profiles as a value stock while UTL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
UTL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.46 — expect wider price swings.
UTL is growing revenue faster at 26.7% — sustainability is the question.
CIG generates stronger free cash flow (440M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CIG scores higher overall (72/100 vs 60/100). UTL offers better value entry with a 16.5% margin of safety. 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.
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UTILITIES · UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Unitil Corporation, a utility holding company, is engaged in the distribution of electricity and natural gas. The company is headquartered in Hampton, New Hampshire.
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