H2O America (HTO)vsThe York Water Company (YORW)
HTO
H2O America
$56.72
+0.48%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.37B
YORW
The York Water Company
$30.17
-0.10%
UTILITIES · Cap: $438.66M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
H2O America generates 933% more annual revenue ($800.59M vs $77.49M). YORW leads profitability with a 25.9% profit margin vs 12.8%. HTO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.49. YORW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
HTO
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
YORW
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-161.7%
Fair Value
$19.86
Current Price
$56.72
$36.86 premium
Margin of Safety
-233.1%
Fair Value
$9.67
Current Price
$30.17
$20.50 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 33.7%
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 7.1% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 1.8%
Earnings declined 34.4%
3.2% revenue growth
0.1% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HTO
The strongest argument for HTO centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : YORW
The strongest argument for YORW centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.9% and operating margin at 33.7%.
Bear Case : HTO
The primary concerns for HTO are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : YORW
The primary concerns for YORW are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HTO profiles as a declining stock while YORW is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
YORW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
YORW is growing revenue faster at 3.2% — sustainability is the question.
YORW generates stronger free cash flow (-23M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
YORW scores higher overall (54/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 25.9% margins. 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.
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.
The York Water Company
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
The York Water Company seizes, purifies and distributes drinking water. The company is headquartered in York, Pennsylvania.
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