Genie Energy Ltd (GNE)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
GNE
Genie Energy Ltd
$13.50
-3.85%
UTILITIES · Cap: $368.60M
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$85.84
+1.36%
UTILITIES · Cap: $174.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 5391% more annual revenue ($27.87B vs $507.48M). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 3.2%. GNE trades at a lower P/E of 18.1x. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
GNE
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
NEE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+2.1%
Fair Value
$14.22
Current Price
$13.50
$0.72 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NEE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
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
4.0% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
3.2% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.3%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GNE
The strongest argument for GNE centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
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 : GNE
The primary concerns for GNE are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Thin 3.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : NEE
The primary concerns for NEE are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.89 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GNE profiles as a value stock while NEE is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
NEE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.72 — expect wider price swings.
NEE is growing revenue faster at 7.3% — sustainability is the question.
GNE generates stronger free cash flow (-7M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 39/100), backed by strong 29.4% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Genie Energy Ltd
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Genie Energy Ltd. supplies electricity and natural gas to residential and small business customers in the United States, Europe and Asia. The company is headquartered in Newark, New Jersey.
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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