Portland General Electric Co (POR)vsCompanhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR (SBS)
POR
Portland General Electric Co
$48.51
-0.23%
UTILITIES · Cap: $5.63B
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 980% more annual revenue ($38.09B vs $3.53B). SBS leads profitability with a 22.2% profit margin vs 7.1%. SBS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.47. SBS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
POR
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
SBS
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+37.4%
Fair Value
$82.59
Current Price
$48.51
$34.08 discount
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
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 6.3% — below average capital efficiency
7.1% margin — thin
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 : POR
The strongest argument for POR centers on Price/Book.
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 : POR
The primary concerns for POR are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
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
POR profiles as a value stock while SBS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
POR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.56 — expect wider price swings.
SBS is growing revenue faster at 43.9% — sustainability is the question.
POR generates stronger free cash flow (9M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SBS scores higher overall (77/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 22.2% margins and 43.9% revenue growth. POR offers better value entry with a 37.4% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Portland General Electric Co
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Portland General Electric Company, an integrated electric utility company, is engaged in the generation, wholesaling, transmission, distribution and retail of electricity in the state of Oregon. The company is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
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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