Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL (ELPC)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
ELPC
Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL
$10.96
-3.09%
UTILITIES · Cap: $10.37B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$82.42
-1.70%
UTILITIES · Cap: $166.46B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 3% more annual revenue ($28.70B vs $27.99B). NEE leads profitability with a 32.4% profit margin vs 11.4%. ELPC trades at a lower P/E of 17.3x. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
ELPC
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
NEE
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-57.3%
Fair Value
$6.98
Current Price
$10.96
$3.98 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NEE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 50.0% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 22.1%
Generating 2.8B in free cash flow
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ELPC
The strongest argument for ELPC centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 11.1% 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 : ELPC
The primary concerns for ELPC are Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : NEE
The primary concerns for NEE are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.85 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ELPC profiles as a value stock while NEE is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
NEE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.64 — expect wider price swings.
NEE is growing revenue faster at 12.4% — sustainability is the question.
ELPC generates stronger free cash flow (2.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (74/100 vs 66/100), backed by strong 32.4% margins and 12.4% revenue growth. 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.
Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL engages in the generation, transformation, distribution, and sale of electricity to industrial, residential, commercial, rural, and other customers in Brazil.
Nextera Energy Inc
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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