Genie Energy Ltd (GNE)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
GNE
Genie Energy Ltd
$15.78
+0.45%
UTILITIES · Cap: $399.53M
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$82.31
-0.16%
UTILITIES · Cap: $170.69B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 5610% more annual revenue ($28.70B vs $502.62M). NEE leads profitability with a 32.4% profit margin vs 5.0%. GNE trades at a lower P/E of 13.2x. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
GNE
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
NEE
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+1.3%
Fair Value
$14.10
Current Price
$15.78
$1.68 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NEE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 380.3% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
5.0% margin — thin
Revenue declined 4.6%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
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 : GNE
The primary concerns for GNE are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : NEE
The primary concerns for NEE are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.93 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 0.65 — expect wider price swings.
NEE is growing revenue faster at 12.4% — sustainability is the question.
GNE generates stronger free cash flow (-6M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (71/100 vs 52/100), backed by strong 32.4% margins and 12.4% revenue growth. 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.
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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