Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA ADR (EDN)vsNational Grid PLC ADR (NGG)
EDN
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA ADR
$25.76
-3.41%
UTILITIES · Cap: $1.34B
NGG
National Grid PLC ADR
$81.86
+0.39%
UTILITIES · Cap: $80.25B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA ADR generates 16810% more annual revenue ($2.99T vs $17.69B). NGG leads profitability with a 18.3% profit margin vs 10.3%. NGG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.00. NGG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
EDN
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
NGG
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 147.5% YoY
Generating 12.2B in free cash flow
Strong operational efficiency at 32.6%
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
0.0% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Trading at 8.2x book value
2.0% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EDN
The strongest argument for EDN centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : NGG
The strongest argument for NGG centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.3% and operating margin at 32.6%. PEG of 1.00 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : EDN
The primary concerns for EDN are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : NGG
The primary concerns for NGG are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NGG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
NGG is growing revenue faster at 2.0% — sustainability is the question.
EDN generates stronger free cash flow (12.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
NGG scores higher overall (62/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 18.3% margins. Both earn "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.
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA ADR
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA, a public services company, is dedicated to the distribution and sale of electrical energy in Argentina. The company is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
National Grid PLC ADR
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
National Grid plc transmits and distributes electricity and natural gas. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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