Coinbase Global Inc (COIN)vsDuke Energy Corporation (DUK)
COIN
Coinbase Global Inc
$152.40
-7.15%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $45.84B
DUK
Duke Energy Corporation
$124.22
+0.91%
UTILITIES · Cap: $94.40B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Duke Energy Corporation generates 421% more annual revenue ($32.72B vs $6.29B). DUK leads profitability with a 15.7% profit margin vs 12.7%. COIN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.01. DUK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
COIN
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
DUK
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 430.6% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.5%
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COIN
The strongest argument for COIN centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book. PEG of 1.01 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : DUK
The strongest argument for DUK centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.7% and operating margin at 25.5%. Revenue growth of 11.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : COIN
The primary concerns for COIN are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 64.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : DUK
The primary concerns for DUK are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 1.66 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COIN profiles as a declining stock while DUK is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
COIN carries more volatility with a beta of 3.38 — expect wider price swings.
DUK is growing revenue faster at 11.3% — sustainability is the question.
COIN generates stronger free cash flow (183M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DUK scores higher overall (67/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 15.7% margins and 11.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Coinbase Global Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
Coinbase Global, Inc. provides financial infrastructure and technology for the crypto economy. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.
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UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Duke Energy Corporation is an American electric power and natural gas holding company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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