374Water Inc. Common Stock (SCWO)vsZurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (ZWS)
SCWO
374Water Inc. Common Stock
$2.21
-3.07%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $43.23M
ZWS
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation
$45.17
-0.59%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $7.46B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation generates 96519% more annual revenue ($1.83B vs $1.89M). ZWS leads profitability with a 15.9% profit margin vs 0.0%. ZWS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
SCWO
Avoid23
out of 100
Grade: F
ZWS
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SCWO.
Margin of Safety
-3.2%
Fair Value
$49.94
Current Price
$45.17
$4.77 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 280.2% year-over-year
Strong operational efficiency at 22.1%
Earnings expanding 24.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 13.0x book value
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
Moderate valuation
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SCWO
The strongest argument for SCWO centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 280.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ZWS
The strongest argument for ZWS centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.9% and operating margin at 22.1%. PEG of 1.41 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : SCWO
The primary concerns for SCWO are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Bear Case : ZWS
The primary concerns for ZWS are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SCWO profiles as a hypergrowth stock while ZWS is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
ZWS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.07 — expect wider price swings.
SCWO is growing revenue faster at 280.2% — sustainability is the question.
ZWS generates stronger free cash flow (102M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ZWS scores higher overall (66/100 vs 23/100), backed by strong 15.9% 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.
374Water Inc. Common Stock
INDUSTRIALS · POLLUTION & TREATMENT CONTROLS · USA
374Water, Inc. is focused on providing technology that addresses the challenges of environmental pollution. The company is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · POLLUTION & TREATMENT CONTROLS · USA
Zurn Water Solutions Corporation designs, acquires, manufactures, and markets water system solutions that provide and improve water quality, safety, flow control, and conservation in and around non-residential buildings. The company is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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