Global Water Resources Inc (GWRS)vsCompanhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR (SBS)
GWRS
Global Water Resources Inc
$8.71
-0.68%
UTILITIES · Cap: $257.14M
SBS
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR
$5.22
-1.32%
UTILITIES · Cap: $18.11B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR generates 67897% more annual revenue ($40.88B vs $60.11M). SBS leads profitability with a 19.7% profit margin vs 5.2%. SBS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.47. SBS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
GWRS
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
SBS
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 62.6% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.4%
Revenue surging 24.8% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 31.5%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.4% — below average capital efficiency
5.2% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 33.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GWRS
The strongest argument for GWRS centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 24.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SBS
The strongest argument for SBS centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.7% and operating margin at 31.5%. Revenue growth of 13.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : GWRS
The primary concerns for GWRS are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 81.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.60 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : SBS
The primary concerns for SBS are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GWRS profiles as a growth stock while SBS is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
GWRS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.89 — expect wider price swings.
GWRS is growing revenue faster at 24.8% — sustainability is the question.
GWRS generates stronger free cash flow (-2M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SBS scores higher overall (69/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 19.7% margins and 13.9% 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.
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.
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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