Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
ARTNA
Artesian Resources Corporation
$31.31
-0.32%
UTILITIES · Cap: $322.16M
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$97.88
+3.94%
UTILITIES · Cap: $196.38B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 24573% more annual revenue ($27.87B vs $112.94M). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 20.2%. NEE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.13. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
ARTNA
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
NEE
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+17.7%
Fair Value
$40.20
Current Price
$31.31
$8.89 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NEE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 25.4%
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
Areas to Watch
4.3% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARTNA
The strongest argument for ARTNA centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.2% and operating margin at 25.4%.
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 : ARTNA
The primary concerns for ARTNA are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : NEE
The primary concerns for NEE are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.75 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARTNA profiles as a value stock while NEE is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
NEE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.73 — expect wider price swings.
NEE is growing revenue faster at 7.3% — sustainability is the question.
ARTNA generates stronger free cash flow (-26M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (67/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 29.4% margins. ARTNA offers better value entry with a 17.7% 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.
Artesian Resources Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
Artesian Resources Corporation provides water, wastewater, and other services in Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. The company is headquartered in Newark, Delaware.
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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