Corning Incorporated (GLW)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
GLW
Corning Incorporated
$146.35
+3.06%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $106.88B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$91.16
-0.50%
UTILITIES · Cap: $190.89B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 75% more annual revenue ($27.41B vs $15.63B). NEE leads profitability with a 24.9% profit margin vs 10.2%. GLW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.39. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
GLW
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
NEE
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-55.2%
Fair Value
$85.64
Current Price
$146.35
$60.71 premium
Margin of Safety
+41.0%
Fair Value
$154.44
Current Price
$91.16
$63.28 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 77.4% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 20.4% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 24.4%
Revenue surging 20.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 26.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 10.6x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Moderate valuation
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GLW
The strongest argument for GLW centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 20.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.39 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : NEE
The strongest argument for NEE centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.9% and operating margin at 24.4%. Revenue growth of 20.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : GLW
The primary concerns for GLW are Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 68.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : NEE
The primary concerns for NEE are P/E Ratio, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.75 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GLW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.02 — expect wider price swings.
NEE is growing revenue faster at 20.7% — sustainability is the question.
GLW generates stronger free cash flow (620M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
GLW scores higher overall (65/100 vs 65/100) and 20.4% revenue growth. NEE offers better value entry with a 41.0% margin of safety. Both earn "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.
Corning Incorporated
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
Corning Incorporated is an American multinational technology company that specializes in specialty glass, ceramics, and related materials and technologies including advanced optics, primarily for industrial and scientific applications.
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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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