Global Water Resources Inc (GWRS)vsTransAlta Corp (TAC)
GWRS
Global Water Resources Inc
$8.71
-0.68%
UTILITIES · Cap: $257.14M
TAC
TransAlta Corp
$12.08
-0.82%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TransAlta Corp generates 3670% more annual revenue ($2.27B vs $60.11M). GWRS leads profitability with a 5.2% profit margin vs -1.0%. GWRS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.89. GWRS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
GWRS
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
TAC
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
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
Strong operational efficiency at 33.3%
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.4% — below average capital efficiency
5.2% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -12.1% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 71.6%
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 : TAC
The strongest argument for TAC centers on Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 12.5% 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 : TAC
The primary concerns for TAC are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.38 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GWRS profiles as a growth stock while TAC is a turnaround 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.
TAC generates stronger free cash flow (17M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GWRS scores higher overall (50/100 vs 43/100) and 24.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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.
TransAlta Corp
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
TransAlta Corporation owns, operates and develops a diverse fleet of electric power generation assets in Canada, the United States and Australia. The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
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