Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP (BIP)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
BIP
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP
$34.82
-1.53%
UTILITIES · Cap: $16.34B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$94.17
+3.94%
UTILITIES · Cap: $196.38B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 21% more annual revenue ($27.87B vs $23.10B). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 1.9%. NEE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.13. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
BIP
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
NEE
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 107.3% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 26.8%
15.8% revenue growth
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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 7.7% — below average capital efficiency
1.9% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 15.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : BIP
The primary concerns for BIP are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 11.48 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 1.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
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
BIP profiles as a growth stock while NEE is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BIP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.09 — expect wider price swings.
BIP is growing revenue faster at 15.8% — sustainability is the question.
BIP generates stronger free cash flow (336M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (67/100 vs 64/100), 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.
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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