California Water Service Group (CWT)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
CWT
California Water Service Group
$48.22
-1.31%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.06B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$82.31
-0.16%
UTILITIES · Cap: $170.69B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 2622% more annual revenue ($28.70B vs $1.05B). NEE leads profitability with a 32.4% profit margin vs 12.6%. NEE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.82. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
CWT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
NEE
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+21.4%
Fair Value
$56.20
Current Price
$48.22
$7.98 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NEE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.2%
16.5% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 31.4% YoY
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 31.5%
Earnings expanding 53.1% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 6.7% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CWT
The strongest argument for CWT centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.5% 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 32.4% and operating margin at 31.5%. Revenue growth of 12.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CWT
The primary concerns for CWT are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : NEE
The primary concerns for NEE are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.93 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CWT profiles as a growth stock while NEE is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
NEE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.65 — expect wider price swings.
CWT is growing revenue faster at 16.5% — sustainability is the question.
CWT generates stronger free cash flow (-83M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (71/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 32.4% margins and 12.4% revenue growth. CWT offers better value entry with a 21.4% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
California Water Service Group
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
California Water Service Group provides public water and related services in California, Washington, New Mexico and Hawaii. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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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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