Ameren Corp (AEE)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
AEE
Ameren Corp
$109.97
-2.26%
UTILITIES · Cap: $30.56B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$89.28
-0.92%
UTILITIES · Cap: $183.53B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 226% more annual revenue ($27.87B vs $8.54B). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 17.8%. NEE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.93. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
AEE
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
NEE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 27.8%
Strong operational efficiency at 30.2%
Earnings expanding 160.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.7% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AEE
The strongest argument for AEE centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.8% and operating margin at 27.8%.
Bull Case : NEE
The strongest argument for NEE centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.4% and operating margin at 30.2%.
Bear Case : AEE
The primary concerns for AEE are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : NEE
The primary concerns for NEE are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AEE profiles as a value stock while NEE is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
NEE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.67 — expect wider price swings.
NEE is growing revenue faster at 7.3% — sustainability is the question.
AEE generates stronger free cash flow (-1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 29.4% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Ameren Corp
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Ameren Corporation is an American power company created December 31, 1997, by the merger of St. Louis, Missouri's Union Electric Company (formerly NYSE: UEP) and the neighboring Central Illinois Public Service Company (CIPSCO Inc. holding, formerly NYSE: CIP) of Springfield, Illinois. It is now a holding company for several power companies and energy companies.
Nextera Energy Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
NextEra Energy, Inc. is an American energy company with about 46 gigawatts of generating capacity, revenues of over $17 billion in 2017, and about 14,000 employees throughout the US and Canada. Its subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light (FPL), NextEra Energy Resources, NextEra Energy Partners, Gulf Power Company, and NextEra Energy Services.
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