Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL (ELPC)vsVistra Corp. (VST)
ELPC
Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL
$10.96
-3.09%
UTILITIES · Cap: $10.37B
VST
Vistra Corp.
$142.72
-1.25%
UTILITIES · Cap: $51.02B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL generates 46% more annual revenue ($27.99B vs $19.21B). VST leads profitability with a 11.6% profit margin vs 11.4%. ELPC trades at a lower P/E of 17.3x. ELPC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
ELPC
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
VST
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-57.3%
Fair Value
$6.98
Current Price
$10.96
$3.98 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for VST.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 50.0% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 22.1%
Generating 2.8B in free cash flow
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Moderate valuation
Trading at 15.9x book value
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 5.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ELPC
The strongest argument for ELPC centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 11.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : VST
The strongest argument for VST centers on PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Market Cap. PEG of 0.34 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ELPC
The primary concerns for ELPC are Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : VST
The primary concerns for VST are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 3.63 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ELPC profiles as a value stock while VST is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
VST carries more volatility with a beta of 1.38 — expect wider price swings.
ELPC is growing revenue faster at 11.1% — sustainability is the question.
ELPC generates stronger free cash flow (2.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ELPC scores higher overall (66/100 vs 54/100) and 11.1% revenue growth. 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.
Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL engages in the generation, transformation, distribution, and sale of electricity to industrial, residential, commercial, rural, and other customers in Brazil.
Vistra Corp.
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
Vistra Corp. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
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