Contrasting Centuri (NYSE:CTRI) and Southwest Gas (NYSE:SWX)

Centuri (NYSE:CTRIGet Free Report) and Southwest Gas (NYSE:SWXGet Free Report) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership and earnings.

Profitability

This table compares Centuri and Southwest Gas’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Centuri N/A N/A N/A
Southwest Gas 3.44% 6.18% 1.76%

Valuation & Earnings

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

Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
Centuri $2.90 billion 0.55 -$186.18 million N/A N/A
Southwest Gas $5.43 billion 0.98 $150.89 million $2.52 29.49

Southwest Gas has higher revenue and earnings than Centuri.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

92.8% of Southwest Gas shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Southwest Gas shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for Centuri and Southwest Gas, as provided by MarketBeat.

Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Centuri 2 2 2 2 2.50
Southwest Gas 0 3 0 0 2.00

Centuri currently has a consensus price target of $20.00, indicating a potential upside of 10.74%. Southwest Gas has a consensus price target of $73.67, indicating a potential downside of 0.88%. Given Centuri’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Centuri is more favorable than Southwest Gas.

Summary

Southwest Gas beats Centuri on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Centuri

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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 Southwest Gas

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Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, distributes and transports natural gas in Arizona, Nevada, and California. The company operates through Natural Gas Distribution, Utility Infrastructure Services, and Pipeline and Storage segments. It also provides trenching, installation, and replacement of underground pipes, as well as maintenance services for energy distribution systems. As of December 31, 2023, it had 2,226,000 residential, commercial, industrial, and other natural gas customers. Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in 1931 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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