Duke Energy Corporation (DUK)vsCentrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. - Eletrobrás (EBR-B)
DUK
Duke Energy Corporation
$124.22
+0.11%
UTILITIES · Cap: $97.67B
EBR-B
Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. - Eletrobrás
$11.68
0.00%
UTILITIES · Cap: $24.82B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. - Eletrobrás generates 30% more annual revenue ($42.64B vs $32.72B). DUK leads profitability with a 15.7% profit margin vs -14.1%. DUK trades at a lower P/E of 19.3x. DUK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
DUK
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
EBR-B
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DUK.
Margin of Safety
+12.8%
Fair Value
$13.40
Current Price
$11.68
$1.72 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.5%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 3.7B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
ROE of -5.5% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.4%
Earnings declined 0.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : EBR-B
The strongest argument for EBR-B centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
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.
Bear Case : EBR-B
The primary concerns for EBR-B are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DUK profiles as a mature stock while EBR-B is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
DUK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.38 — expect wider price swings.
DUK is growing revenue faster at 11.3% — sustainability is the question.
EBR-B generates stronger free cash flow (3.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DUK scores higher overall (67/100 vs 31/100), backed by strong 15.7% margins and 11.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Duke Energy Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Duke Energy Corporation is an American electric power and natural gas holding company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Visit Website →Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. - Eletrobrás
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - RENEWABLE · USA
Centrais Eltricas Brasileiras SA - Eletrobras, is dedicated to the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy in Brazil. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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