Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR (SBS)vsTalen Energy Corporation (TLN)
SBS
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR
$5.29
-0.56%
UTILITIES · Cap: $18.11B
TLN
Talen Energy Corporation
$312.74
+0.39%
UTILITIES · Cap: $15.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR generates 993% more annual revenue ($40.88B vs $3.74B). SBS leads profitability with a 19.7% profit margin vs -5.0%. SBS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
SBS
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
TLN
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 31.5%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 111.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 34.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 33.9%
Trading at 9.3x book value
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -11.4% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SBS
The strongest argument for SBS centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.7% and operating margin at 31.5%. Revenue growth of 13.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TLN
The strongest argument for TLN centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 111.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : SBS
The primary concerns for SBS are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : TLN
The primary concerns for TLN are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 5.92 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SBS profiles as a mature stock while TLN is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TLN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.63 — expect wider price swings.
TLN is growing revenue faster at 111.2% — sustainability is the question.
TLN generates stronger free cash flow (-546M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SBS scores higher overall (69/100 vs 42/100), backed by strong 19.7% margins and 13.9% revenue growth. 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.
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.
Talen Energy Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
Talen Energy Corporation (Ticker: TLN) is a prominent player in the U.S. power generation and infrastructure sector, committed to delivering reliable energy solutions through a robust portfolio that includes both traditional and renewable resources. The company emphasizes environmental sustainability and grid resilience, adapting to the increasing demand for electricity in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. With a strategic focus on innovation and advanced technology, Talen is well-positioned to capitalize on the transition to cleaner energy alternatives, making it an attractive investment opportunity for institutional investors.
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