Consolidated Water Co Ltd (CWCO)vsTransAlta Corp (TAC)
CWCO
Consolidated Water Co Ltd
$29.92
-0.47%
UTILITIES · Cap: $480.97M
TAC
TransAlta Corp
$12.68
-2.16%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.23B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TransAlta Corp generates 1624% more annual revenue ($2.21B vs $128.33M). CWCO leads profitability with a 13.5% profit margin vs -7.7%. CWCO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.35. CWCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 42/100 (D).
CWCO
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
TAC
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-14.5%
Fair Value
$32.51
Current Price
$29.92
$2.59 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TAC.
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
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 11.3x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -12.1% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CWCO
The strongest argument for CWCO centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book.
Bull Case : TAC
TAC has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : CWCO
The primary concerns for CWCO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Market Cap.
Bear Case : TAC
The primary concerns for TAC are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 3.17 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CWCO profiles as a declining stock while TAC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
CWCO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.51 — expect wider price swings.
CWCO is growing revenue faster at -11.1% — sustainability is the question.
TAC generates stronger free cash flow (93M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CWCO scores higher overall (42/100 vs 33/100). Both earn "Hold" and "Avoid" 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.
TransAlta Corp
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
TransAlta Corporation owns, operates and develops a diverse fleet of electric power generation assets in Canada, the United States and Australia. The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
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