Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP (BIP)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
BIP
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP
$36.88
+1.26%
UTILITIES · Cap: $29.40B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$82.31
-0.16%
UTILITIES · Cap: $170.69B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 15% more annual revenue ($28.70B vs $25.06B). NEE leads profitability with a 32.4% profit margin vs 1.3%. NEE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.82. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
BIP
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
NEE
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 107.3% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 22.8%
19.4% revenue growth
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 31.5%
Earnings expanding 53.1% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.9% — below average capital efficiency
1.3% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BIP
The strongest argument for BIP centers on EPS Growth, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 19.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : NEE
The strongest argument for NEE centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.4% and operating margin at 31.5%. Revenue growth of 12.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BIP
The primary concerns for BIP are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 59.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 12.99 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : NEE
The primary concerns for NEE are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.93 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BIP profiles as a growth stock while NEE is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BIP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.01 — expect wider price swings.
BIP is growing revenue faster at 19.4% — sustainability is the question.
BIP generates stronger free cash flow (269M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (71/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 32.4% margins and 12.4% revenue growth. 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.
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP owns and operates utilities, transportation, midstream and data companies in North and South America, Europe and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
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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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