Duke Energy Corporation (DUK)vsFlex Ltd (FLEX)
DUK
Duke Energy Corporation
$124.22
+0.91%
UTILITIES · Cap: $94.40B
FLEX
Flex Ltd
$159.51
-1.50%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $54.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Duke Energy Corporation generates 17% more annual revenue ($32.72B vs $27.91B). DUK leads profitability with a 15.7% profit margin vs 3.1%. FLEX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.94. DUK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
DUK
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
FLEX
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
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%
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
16.9% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Trading at 11.3x book value
3.1% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : FLEX
The strongest argument for FLEX centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 16.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.94 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : FLEX
The primary concerns for FLEX are Price/Book, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 64.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DUK profiles as a mature stock while FLEX is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FLEX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.64 — expect wider price swings.
FLEX is growing revenue faster at 16.9% — sustainability is the question.
FLEX generates stronger free cash flow (211M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DUK scores higher overall (67/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 15.7% margins and 11.3% revenue growth. 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.
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.
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TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
Flex Ltd. provides design, engineering, manufacturing and supply chain services and solutions to OEMs in Asia, the Americas and Europe. The company is headquartered in Singapore.
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