Consolidated Water Co Ltd (CWCO)vsEssential Utilities Inc (WTRG)
CWCO
Consolidated Water Co Ltd
$28.03
-0.46%
UTILITIES · Cap: $450.92M
WTRG
Essential Utilities Inc
$41.07
-1.75%
UTILITIES · Cap: $11.90B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Essential Utilities Inc generates 1913% more annual revenue ($2.57B vs $127.61M). WTRG leads profitability with a 21.6% profit margin vs 12.7%. CWCO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.25. WTRG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
CWCO
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
WTRG
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-16.2%
Fair Value
$32.03
Current Price
$28.03
$4.00 premium
Margin of Safety
+45.1%
Fair Value
$68.22
Current Price
$41.07
$27.15 discount
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
Strong operational efficiency at 35.4%
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
3.1% revenue growth
ROE of 7.9% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CWCO
The strongest argument for CWCO centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book.
Bull Case : WTRG
The strongest argument for WTRG centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.6% and operating margin at 35.4%.
Bear Case : CWCO
The primary concerns for CWCO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Market Cap.
Bear Case : WTRG
The primary concerns for WTRG are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CWCO profiles as a declining stock while WTRG is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
WTRG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.63 — expect wider price swings.
WTRG is growing revenue faster at 3.1% — sustainability is the question.
CWCO generates stronger free cash flow (9M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WTRG scores higher overall (56/100 vs 44/100), backed by strong 21.6% margins. Both earn "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.
Essential Utilities Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
Essential Utilities, Inc. operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, or natural gas services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
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