Clearway Energy Inc (CWEN-A)vsCompanhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR (SBS)
CWEN-A
Clearway Energy Inc
$40.43
+5.70%
UTILITIES · Cap: $7.90B
SBS
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR
$33.63
+2.09%
UTILITIES · Cap: $118.61B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR generates 2566% more annual revenue ($38.09B vs $1.43B). SBS leads profitability with a 22.2% profit margin vs 11.8%. SBS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.47. SBS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
CWEN-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
SBS
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+47.8%
Fair Value
$71.51
Current Price
$40.43
$31.08 discount
Margin of Safety
-3.2%
Fair Value
$28.67
Current Price
$33.63
$4.96 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 556.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 21.1% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 34.6%
Revenue surging 43.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 87.2% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -4.0% — below average capital efficiency
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CWEN-A
The strongest argument for CWEN-A centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 21.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SBS
The strongest argument for SBS centers on PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.2% and operating margin at 34.6%. Revenue growth of 43.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CWEN-A
The primary concerns for CWEN-A are P/E Ratio, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 1.61 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : SBS
The primary concerns for SBS are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 67.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CWEN-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
SBS is growing revenue faster at 43.9% — sustainability is the question.
CWEN-A generates stronger free cash flow (71M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor UTILITIES - RENEWABLE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SBS scores higher overall (77/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 22.2% margins and 43.9% revenue growth. CWEN-A offers better value entry with a 47.8% 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.
Clearway Energy Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - RENEWABLE · USA
Clearway Energy, Inc., participates in the renewable energy businesses in the United States.
Visit Website →Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de So Paulo - SABESP provides water and sewerage services to residential, commercial, industrial and government clients. The company is headquartered in So Paulo, Brazil.
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