Head-To-Head Analysis: CLP (OTCMKTS:CLPHY) versus Centuri (NYSE:CTRI)

Centuri (NYSE:CTRI) and CLP (OTCMKTS:CLPHY) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, risk, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares Centuri and CLP’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Centuri	0.09%	6.37%	1.71%
CLP	N/A	N/A	N/A

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Centuri and CLP, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Centuri	2	1	2	0	2.00
CLP	0	0	0	0	0.00

Centuri currently has a consensus target price of $24.50, suggesting a potential downside of 8.67%. Given Centuri’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Centuri is more favorable than CLP.

Risk and Volatility

Centuri has a beta of 0.82, suggesting that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, CLP has a beta of 0.43, suggesting that its stock price is 57% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Centuri and CLP”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Centuri	$2.64 billion	1.01	-$6.72 million	$0.03	894.17
CLP	$11.66 billion	2.00	$1.52 billion	N/A	N/A

CLP has higher revenue and earnings than Centuri.

Summary

Centuri beats CLP on 7 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Centuri

Centuri Holdings, Inc. operates as a utility infrastructure services company in North America. It offers gas utility services, including maintenance, repair, installation, and replacement services for natural gas local distribution utility companies with focus on the modernization of infrastructure. The company also provides electric utility services comprising design, maintenance and repair, upgrade, and expansion services for transmission and distribution infrastructure. Its customers include electric, gas, and combination utility companies, as well as serves end markets, such as renewable energy and 5G datacom. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Centuri Holdings, Inc. is a subsidiary of Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.

About CLP

CLP Holdings Limited, an investment holding company, engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity in Hong Kong, Mainland China, India Thailand, Taiwan, and Australia. The company generates electricity through coal, gas, nuclear, and renewable resources, such as wind, hydro, and solar. It is also involved in the provision of pumped storage services, and energy and infrastructure solutions; property investment activities; and retail of electricity and gas. CLP Holdings Limited was founded in 1901 and is based in Hung Hom, Hong Kong.