Clearway Energy Inc Class C (CWEN)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
CWEN
Clearway Energy Inc Class C
$39.74
-1.58%
UTILITIES · Cap: $9.00B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$85.84
-0.77%
UTILITIES · Cap: $179.61B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 1776% more annual revenue ($27.87B vs $1.49B). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 0.6%. NEE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.90. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
CWEN
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
NEE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-10.6%
Fair Value
$36.22
Current Price
$39.74
$3.52 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NEE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 556.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
18.8% 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
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
0.6% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CWEN
The strongest argument for CWEN centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 18.8% 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 : CWEN
The primary concerns for CWEN are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 374.7x 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, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.89 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CWEN profiles as a growth stock while NEE is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
CWEN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.86 — expect wider price swings.
CWEN is growing revenue faster at 18.8% — sustainability is the question.
CWEN generates stronger free cash flow (256M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 43/100), backed by strong 29.4% margins. 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.
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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