H2O America (HTO)vsWelltower Inc (WELL)
HTO
H2O America
$57.60
-0.66%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.37B
WELL
Welltower Inc
$216.47
+1.01%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $153.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Welltower Inc generates 1342% more annual revenue ($11.77B vs $816.28M). HTO leads profitability with a 12.9% profit margin vs 12.0%. HTO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.51. WELL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
HTO
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
WELL
Buy57
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
-57.2%
Fair Value
$132.26
Current Price
$216.47
$84.21 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 21.5%
Revenue surging 38.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 157.9% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
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
ROE of 3.7% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HTO
The strongest argument for HTO centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : WELL
The strongest argument for WELL centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 38.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HTO
The primary concerns for HTO are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : WELL
The primary concerns for WELL are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 105.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HTO profiles as a value stock while WELL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
WELL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.82 — expect wider price swings.
WELL is growing revenue faster at 38.3% — sustainability is the question.
WELL generates stronger free cash flow (282M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HTO scores higher overall (57/100 vs 57/100). 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.
Welltower Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - HEALTHCARE FACILITIES · USA
Welltower Inc. is a real estate investment trust that invests in healthcare infrastructure.
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