WAT vs A
Head-to-Head Stock Analysis & Investment Rating
Last Updated: Sep 30, 2026
WAT
A
Investment Advisor Scores
A
AI Analyst Insights
Detailed Metrics Comparison
| Metric | WAT | A | Winner |
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Valuation
Lower P/E and PEG ratios suggest a stock may be undervalued relative to earnings and growth. Value investors prefer lower multiples. |
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| Forward P/E | 24.7525 | 23.8663 | A |
| PEG Ratio | 1.5658 | 1.3652 | A |
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Growth
Higher revenue and earnings growth rates indicate a company is expanding faster. Strong growth often justifies premium valuations. |
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| Revenue Growth | 113.4% | 8.1% | WAT |
| Earnings Growth | -3.1% | 8.5% | A |
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Quality & Profitability
Higher Tradestie Score and profit margins reveal how efficiently a company operates. Strong profitability indicates competitive advantages. |
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| Tradestie Score | 39.8/100 | 36.8/100 | WAT |
| Profit Margin | 3.6% | 19.5% | A |
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Risk Profile
Lower Beta and Implied Volatility values indicate reduced market risk. Conservative investors favor stocks with less price volatility. |
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| Beta | 1.00 | 1.00 | Tie |
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Sentiment
AI Recommendation reflects overall analyst and proprietary sentiment. Stronger recommendations signal higher conviction. |
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| AI Recommendation | AVOID NEW MONEY | AVOID NEW MONEY | Tie |
Relative Price Performance (Last 90 Days)
Current Technical Phase
WAT
MarkupPrice above SMA50, rising 50-day trend (4.9% over 20 days), RSI 53
A
MarkupPrice above SMA50, rising 50-day trend (7.3% over 20 days), RSI 60
Fundamentals Snapshot
| Metric | WAT | A |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | — | — |
| Forward P/E | 25.7 | 24.7 |
| Trailing P/E | 111.2 | 33.9 |
| Revenue (TTM) | — | — |
| Revenue Growth | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Gross Margin | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Operating Margin | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| EPS | 3.95 | 5.08 |
| Dividend Yield | — | 0.01% |