H2O America (HTO)vsSolarBank Corporation Common Stock (SUUN)
HTO
H2O America
$57.67
-2.68%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.41B
SUUN
SolarBank Corporation Common Stock
$0.58
-9.53%
UTILITIES · Cap: $29.80M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
H2O America generates 1730% more annual revenue ($816.28M vs $44.60M). HTO leads profitability with a 12.9% profit margin vs -21.9%. HTO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.62. HTO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
HTO
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
SUUN
Avoid28
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+32.7%
Fair Value
$77.24
Current Price
$57.67
$19.57 discount
Margin of Safety
+49.2%
Fair Value
$2.60
Current Price
$0.58
$2.02 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 21.5%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
ROE of 6.5% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -22.0% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HTO
The strongest argument for HTO centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : SUUN
The strongest argument for SUUN centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : HTO
The primary concerns for HTO are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SUUN
The primary concerns for SUUN are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 3.24 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HTO profiles as a value stock while SUUN is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
HTO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.41 — expect wider price swings.
HTO is growing revenue faster at 9.4% — sustainability is the question.
SUUN generates stronger free cash flow (3M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HTO scores higher overall (57/100 vs 28/100). SUUN offers better value entry with a 49.2% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
H2O America
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
H2O America, provides water utility and other related services in the United States. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
SolarBank Corporation Common Stock
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - RENEWABLE · USA
PowerBank Corporation is an independent renewable and clean energy project developer, power producer, and asset operator in Canada and the United States. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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