Oklo Inc. (OKLO)vsSouthwest Gas Holdings Inc (SWX)
OKLO
Oklo Inc.
$36.22
-9.18%
UTILITIES · Cap: $6.74B
SWX
Southwest Gas Holdings Inc
$86.11
-0.91%
UTILITIES · Cap: $6.44B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Southwest Gas Holdings Inc generates 143778% more annual revenue ($1.74B vs $1.21M). SWX leads profitability with a 31.4% profit margin vs 0.0%. SWX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
OKLO
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
SWX
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 29.7% YoY
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 24.2%
Earnings expanding 20.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -0.1% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 9.6%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : OKLO
The strongest argument for OKLO centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book.
Bull Case : SWX
The strongest argument for SWX centers on Profit Margin, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.4% and operating margin at 24.2%.
Bear Case : OKLO
The primary concerns for OKLO are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : SWX
The primary concerns for SWX are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OKLO profiles as a value stock while SWX is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
OKLO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.20 — expect wider price swings.
OKLO is growing revenue faster at 0.0% — sustainability is the question.
OKLO generates stronger free cash flow (-142M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SWX scores higher overall (65/100 vs 32/100), backed by strong 31.4% margins. Both earn "Strong 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.
Oklo Inc.
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
Oklo Inc. designs and develops fission power plants to provide reliable and commercial-scale energy to customers in the United States. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Visit Website →Southwest Gas Holdings Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. purchases, distributes and transports natural gas in Arizona, Nevada and California. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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