H2O America (HTO)vsT-Mobile US Inc (TMUS)
HTO
H2O America
$57.60
-0.66%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.37B
TMUS
T-Mobile US Inc
$193.16
-0.59%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $212.18B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
T-Mobile US Inc generates 10991% more annual revenue ($90.53B vs $816.28M). HTO leads profitability with a 12.9% profit margin vs 11.7%. TMUS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.77. TMUS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
HTO
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
TMUS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+32.5%
Fair Value
$76.99
Current Price
$57.60
$19.39 discount
Margin of Safety
-65.0%
Fair Value
$134.49
Current Price
$193.16
$58.67 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 21.5%
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 21.5%
Generating 4.6B in free cash flow
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
Elevated debt levels
Earnings declined 12.0%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HTO
The strongest argument for HTO centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : TMUS
The strongest argument for TMUS centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 10.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.77 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HTO
The primary concerns for HTO are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : TMUS
The primary concerns for TMUS are Debt/Equity, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.99 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TMUS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.42 — expect wider price swings.
TMUS is growing revenue faster at 10.6% — sustainability is the question.
TMUS generates stronger free cash flow (4.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
TMUS scores higher overall (62/100 vs 57/100) and 10.6% revenue growth. HTO offers better value entry with a 32.5% margin of safety. Both earn "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.
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.
T-Mobile US Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · TELECOM SERVICES · USA
T-Mobile US, Inc., doing business under the global brand name T-Mobile, is an American wireless network operator. Its headquarters are located in Bellevue, Washington, in the Seattle metropolitan area and Overland Park, Kansas, in the Kansas City metropolitan area.
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