NorthWestern Corporation (NWE)vsCompanhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR (SBS)
NWE
NorthWestern Corporation
$72.39
-0.03%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.37B
SBS
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR
$6.35
-0.31%
UTILITIES · Cap: $116.87B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR generates 2221% more annual revenue ($38.09B vs $1.64B). SBS leads profitability with a 22.2% profit margin vs 10.2%. SBS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.47. SBS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
NWE
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
SBS
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-5.1%
Fair Value
$65.14
Current Price
$72.39
$7.25 premium
Margin of Safety
-1.0%
Fair Value
$29.29
Current Price
$6.35
$22.94 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 23.0%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 34.6%
Revenue surging 43.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 87.2% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 5.8% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NWE
The strongest argument for NWE centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : SBS
The strongest argument for SBS centers on PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.2% and operating margin at 34.6%. Revenue growth of 43.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : NWE
The primary concerns for NWE are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : SBS
The primary concerns for SBS are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 331.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NWE profiles as a value stock while SBS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NWE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.38 — expect wider price swings.
SBS is growing revenue faster at 43.9% — sustainability is the question.
NWE generates stronger free cash flow (43M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SBS scores higher overall (77/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 22.2% margins and 43.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
NorthWestern Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
NorthWestern Corporation, doing business as NorthWestern Energy, provides electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial and industrial customers. The company is headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Visit Website →Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de So Paulo - SABESP provides water and sewerage services to residential, commercial, industrial and government clients. The company is headquartered in So Paulo, Brazil.
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