Consolidated Water Co Ltd (CWCO)vsDuke Energy Corporation (DUK)
CWCO
Consolidated Water Co Ltd
$29.47
-2.58%
UTILITIES · Cap: $468.81M
DUK
Duke Energy Corporation
$129.08
-2.17%
UTILITIES · Cap: $99.75B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Duke Energy Corporation generates 25396% more annual revenue ($32.72B vs $128.33M). DUK leads profitability with a 15.7% profit margin vs 13.5%. CWCO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.25. DUK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
CWCO
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
DUK
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-14.9%
Fair Value
$32.39
Current Price
$29.47
$2.92 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DUK.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.5%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.8% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CWCO
The strongest argument for CWCO centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book.
Bull Case : DUK
The strongest argument for DUK centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.7% and operating margin at 25.5%. Revenue growth of 11.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CWCO
The primary concerns for CWCO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Market Cap.
Bear Case : DUK
The primary concerns for DUK are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 1.67 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CWCO profiles as a declining stock while DUK is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
CWCO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.52 — expect wider price swings.
DUK is growing revenue faster at 11.3% — sustainability is the question.
CWCO generates stronger free cash flow (5M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DUK scores higher overall (67/100 vs 42/100), backed by strong 15.7% margins and 11.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Consolidated Water Co Ltd
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. designs, builds, manages and operates water treatment and production plants primarily in the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas and the United States. The company is headquartered in Grand Cayman, the Cayman Islands.
Duke Energy Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Duke Energy Corporation is an American electric power and natural gas holding company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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