Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (CMG)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
CMG
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc
$32.49
-2.34%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $42.68B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$93.10
-0.24%
UTILITIES · Cap: $194.60B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 130% more annual revenue ($27.87B vs $12.14B). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 12.0%. CMG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.76. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
CMG
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
NEE
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 49 in profit
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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 17.4x book value
Earnings declined 17.9%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CMG
The strongest argument for CMG centers on Return on Equity.
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 : CMG
The primary concerns for CMG are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 3.48 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 1.75 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CMG profiles as a value stock while NEE is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
CMG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.03 — expect wider price swings.
CMG is growing revenue faster at 7.4% — sustainability is the question.
CMG generates stronger free cash flow (471M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (67/100 vs 54/100), 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.
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., often known simply as Chipotle, is an American chain of fast casual restaurants in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, and France, specializing in tacos and Mission burritos that are made to order in front of the customer.
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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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