Duke Energy Corporation (DUK)vsGlobal Water Resources Inc (GWRS)
DUK
Duke Energy Corporation
$129.08
-2.18%
UTILITIES · Cap: $99.75B
GWRS
Global Water Resources Inc
$7.48
+0.13%
UTILITIES · Cap: $211.70M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Duke Energy Corporation generates 57721% more annual revenue ($32.72B vs $56.59M). DUK leads profitability with a 15.7% profit margin vs 3.5%. DUK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.51. DUK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
DUK
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
GWRS
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.5%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.4% — below average capital efficiency
3.5% margin — thin
Operating margin of 2.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : GWRS
The strongest argument for GWRS centers on Price/Book.
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.
Bear Case : GWRS
The primary concerns for GWRS are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 92.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.65 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DUK profiles as a mature stock while GWRS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
GWRS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
DUK is growing revenue faster at 11.3% — sustainability is the question.
GWRS generates stronger free cash flow (-2M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DUK scores higher overall (67/100 vs 34/100), backed by strong 15.7% margins and 11.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" 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.
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.
Visit Website →Global Water Resources Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
Global Water Resources, Inc., a water resources management company, owns, operates and manages regulated water, wastewater and recycled water services primarily in the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
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