What you are supposed to see there is not "value" but "profit and potential". If a utility company which provides basic necessities were to make a lot of profi

What you are supposed to see there is not "value" but "profit and potential". If a utility company which provides basic necessities were to make a lot of profit, wouldn't it be sort of a bad outcome for humanity? Isn't it better if basic necessities are provided to us at the most affordable prices?