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Dated answer · 2026-09-01

AWK or MS: which is the higher-quality business?

Same dated snapshot (2026-09-01): AWK scores 100/100 vs MS 100/100 on the rule-based Berkshire checklist (very high vs very high band). Quality grades the business only — the lower-quality name can still be the better deal at the right price.

Snapshot2026-09-01 · source: yahoo
AWK (American Water)MS (Morgan Stanley)
Market / sectorus · Utilitiesus · Financials
Price$136.69$214.86
Quality score100/100100/100
Engine signalLONG · 50 bars · uPnL +6.4%LONG · 311 bars · uPnL +67.3%
Total return-19.2%+67.3%

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