Cadiz Inc (CDZI)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
CDZI
Cadiz Inc
$4.33
+3.34%
UTILITIES · Cap: $393.76M
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$97.88
+3.94%
UTILITIES · Cap: $196.38B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 170721% more annual revenue ($27.87B vs $16.31M). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs -209.4%. CDZI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.51. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
CDZI
Avoid25
out of 100
Grade: F
NEE
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 15.5x book value
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CDZI
CDZI has a balanced fundamental profile.
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 : CDZI
The primary concerns for CDZI are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
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
CDZI profiles as a turnaround stock while NEE is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
CDZI carries more volatility with a beta of 2.08 — expect wider price swings.
NEE is growing revenue faster at 7.3% — sustainability is the question.
CDZI generates stronger free cash flow (-8M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (67/100 vs 25/100), backed by strong 29.4% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Cadiz Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
Cadiz Inc. is a natural resource development company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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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