Duke Energy Corporation (DUK)vsOrmat Technologies Inc (ORA)
DUK
Duke Energy Corporation
$129.08
-2.17%
UTILITIES · Cap: $99.75B
ORA
Ormat Technologies Inc
$94.33
+2.57%
UTILITIES · Cap: $6.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Duke Energy Corporation generates 2712% more annual revenue ($32.72B vs $1.16B). DUK leads profitability with a 15.7% profit margin vs 11.0%. DUK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.51. DUK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
DUK
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
ORA
Buy56
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%
Revenue surging 75.8% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 21.3%
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
ROE of 5.0% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : ORA
The strongest argument for ORA centers on Revenue Growth, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 75.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DUK
The primary concerns for DUK are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 1.67 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : ORA
The primary concerns for ORA are Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 50.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DUK profiles as a mature stock while ORA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ORA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.88 — expect wider price swings.
ORA is growing revenue faster at 75.8% — sustainability is the question.
ORA generates stronger free cash flow (-35M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DUK scores higher overall (67/100 vs 56/100), 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.
Visit Website →Ormat Technologies Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - RENEWABLE · USA
Ormat Technologies, Inc. is engaged in the geothermal and recovered energy business in the United States, Indonesia, Kenya, Turkey, Chile, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Ethiopia, New Zealand, Honduras and internationally. The company is headquartered in Reno, Nevada.
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