Avista Corporation (AVA)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
AVA
Avista Corporation
$40.52
-1.67%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.34B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$97.88
+3.94%
UTILITIES · Cap: $196.38B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 1319% more annual revenue ($27.87B vs $1.96B). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 9.8%. NEE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.13. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
AVA
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
+2.1%
Fair Value
$42.64
Current Price
$40.52
$2.12 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NEE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 20.8%
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
Areas to Watch
0.0% revenue growth
2.8% earnings growth
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AVA
The strongest argument for AVA centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin.
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 : AVA
The primary concerns for AVA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Return on Equity.
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
AVA 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.
AVA generates stronger free cash flow (-304M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (67/100 vs 56/100), 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.
Avista Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Avista Corporation is a natural gas and electric utility company. The company is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.
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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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