FirstEnergy Corporation (FE)vsCompanhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR (SBS)
FE
FirstEnergy Corporation
$48.94
-1.29%
UTILITIES · Cap: $28.31B
SBS
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR
$32.94
-1.99%
UTILITIES · Cap: $118.61B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR generates 156% more annual revenue ($38.09B vs $14.90B). SBS leads profitability with a 22.2% profit margin vs 6.8%. SBS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.47. SBS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
FE
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
SBS
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-23.8%
Fair Value
$38.72
Current Price
$48.94
$10.22 premium
Margin of Safety
-3.2%
Fair Value
$28.67
Current Price
$32.94
$4.27 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 26.6%
Revenue surging 20.7% 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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
4.5% earnings growth
6.8% margin — thin
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 : FE
The strongest argument for FE centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 20.7% 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 : FE
The primary concerns for FE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth.
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
FE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.59 — expect wider price swings.
SBS is growing revenue faster at 43.9% — sustainability is the question.
FE generates stronger free cash flow (-30M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SBS scores higher overall (77/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 22.2% margins and 43.9% 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.
FirstEnergy Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
FirstEnergy Corp is an electric utility headquartered in Akron, Ohio. Its subsidiaries and affiliates are involved in the distribution, transmission, and generation of electricity, as well as energy management and other energy-related services.
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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