Clearway Energy Inc Class C (CWEN)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
CWEN
Clearway Energy Inc Class C
$35.71
+3.72%
UTILITIES · Cap: $8.08B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$88.45
-0.23%
UTILITIES · Cap: $175.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 1731% more annual revenue ($28.82B vs $1.57B). NEE leads profitability with a 40.4% profit margin vs 6.4%. NEE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.71. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
CWEN
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
NEE
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-1.8%
Fair Value
$39.34
Current Price
$35.71
$3.63 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NEE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 296.6% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.2%
Revenue surging 22.7% year-over-year
Keeps 40 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 33.0%
Earnings expanding 93.2% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
6.4% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.6% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CWEN
The strongest argument for CWEN centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 22.7% 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 40.4% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bear Case : CWEN
The primary concerns for CWEN are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 42.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.81 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : NEE
The primary concerns for NEE are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.85 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CWEN profiles as a growth stock while NEE is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CWEN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.89 — expect wider price swings.
CWEN is growing revenue faster at 22.7% — sustainability is the question.
CWEN generates stronger free cash flow (200M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (70/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 40.4% 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.
Clearway Energy Inc Class C
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - RENEWABLE · USA
Clearway Energy, Inc., participates in the renewable energy businesses in the United States.
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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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