Equinix Inc (EQIX)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
EQIX
Equinix Inc
$1,082.83
-0.57%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $106.79B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$94.17
+3.94%
UTILITIES · Cap: $196.38B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 201% more annual revenue ($27.87B vs $9.26B). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 14.6%. NEE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.13. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
EQIX
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
NEE
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-38.5%
Fair Value
$626.41
Current Price
$1082.83
$456.42 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NEE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 21.5%
Earnings expanding 22.9% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 30.2%
Earnings expanding 160.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EQIX
The strongest argument for EQIX centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : NEE
The strongest argument for NEE centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.4% and operating margin at 30.2%.
Bear Case : EQIX
The primary concerns for EQIX are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 74.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.61 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : NEE
The primary concerns for NEE are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.75 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EQIX profiles as a value stock while NEE is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
EQIX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.00 — expect wider price swings.
EQIX is growing revenue faster at 8.1% — sustainability is the question.
EQIX generates stronger free cash flow (-292M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (67/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 29.4% margins. 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.
Equinix Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - SPECIALTY · USA
Equinix, Inc. is an American multinational company headquartered in Redwood City, California, that specializes in Internet connection and data centers.
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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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