Fortis Inc (FTS)vsNRG Energy Inc. (NRG)
FTS
Fortis Inc
$55.90
+1.21%
UTILITIES · Cap: $28.97B
NRG
NRG Energy Inc.
$133.36
+1.43%
UTILITIES · Cap: $26.47B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
NRG Energy Inc. generates 165% more annual revenue ($32.38B vs $12.23B). FTS leads profitability with a 14.7% profit margin vs 0.7%. NRG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.43. FTS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
FTS
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
NRG
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.8%
Growing faster than its price suggests
19.5% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
1.9% revenue growth
ROE of 7.4% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 4.9% — below average capital efficiency
0.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FTS
The strongest argument for FTS centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : NRG
The strongest argument for NRG centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 19.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.43 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FTS
The primary concerns for FTS are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : NRG
The primary concerns for NRG are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 136.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 4.79 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTS profiles as a value stock while NRG is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NRG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.22 — expect wider price swings.
NRG is growing revenue faster at 19.5% — sustainability is the question.
FTS generates stronger free cash flow (-401M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FTS scores higher overall (53/100 vs 51/100). Both earn "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.
Fortis Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Fortis Inc. is a gas and electric utility company in Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean countries. The company is headquartered in St. John's, Canada.
NRG Energy Inc.
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
NRG Energy, Inc. is a large American energy company, headquartered in Houston, Texas. It was formerly the wholesale arm of Northern States Power Company (NSP), which became Xcel Energy, but became independent in 2000. NRG Energy is involved in energy generation and retail electricity.
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