Applied Materials Inc (AMAT)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
AMAT
Applied Materials Inc
$369.34
-1.24%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $293.11B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$91.16
-0.50%
UTILITIES · Cap: $190.89B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Applied Materials Inc generates 3% more annual revenue ($28.21B vs $27.41B). AMAT leads profitability with a 27.8% profit margin vs 24.9%. AMAT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.70. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
AMAT
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
NEE
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+19.1%
Fair Value
$456.30
Current Price
$369.34
$86.96 discount
Margin of Safety
+41.0%
Fair Value
$154.44
Current Price
$91.16
$63.28 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 39 in profit
Earnings expanding 75.2% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 29.9%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 24.4%
Revenue surging 20.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 26.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 13.5x book value
Revenue declined 2.1%
Moderate valuation
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMAT
The strongest argument for AMAT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.8% and operating margin at 29.9%.
Bull Case : NEE
The strongest argument for NEE centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.9% and operating margin at 24.4%. Revenue growth of 20.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AMAT
The primary concerns for AMAT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : NEE
The primary concerns for NEE are P/E Ratio, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.75 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMAT profiles as a declining stock while NEE is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
AMAT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.63 — expect wider price swings.
NEE is growing revenue faster at 20.7% — sustainability is the question.
AMAT generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (65/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 24.9% margins and 20.7% revenue growth. AMAT offers better value entry with a 19.1% margin of safety. 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.
Applied Materials Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Applied Materials, Inc. is an American corporation that supplies equipment, services and software for the manufacture of semiconductor (integrated circuit) chips for electronics, flat panel displays for computers, smartphones and televisions, and solar products. The company also supplies equipment to produce coatings for flexible electronics, packaging and other applications. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, in Silicon Valley.
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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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