Hallador Energy Company (HNRG)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
HNRG
Hallador Energy Company
$10.64
+0.38%
UTILITIES · Cap: $528.95M
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$85.03
-0.82%
UTILITIES · Cap: $175.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 6236% more annual revenue ($28.82B vs $454.91M). NEE leads profitability with a 40.4% profit margin vs -0.2%. HNRG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.26. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
HNRG
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
NEE
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 1408.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 40 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 33.0%
Earnings expanding 93.2% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of -0.5% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.6% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HNRG
The strongest argument for HNRG centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. PEG of 1.26 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : NEE
The strongest argument for NEE centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 40.4% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bear Case : HNRG
The primary concerns for HNRG are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 561.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : NEE
The primary concerns for NEE are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.85 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HNRG profiles as a turnaround stock while NEE is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NEE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.64 — expect wider price swings.
NEE is growing revenue faster at 1.6% — sustainability is the question.
HNRG generates stronger free cash flow (-50M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (70/100 vs 44/100), backed by strong 40.4% 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.
Hallador Energy Company
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
Hallador Energy Company is engaged in the production of steam coal in the Illinois Basin for the electric power generation industry. The company is headquartered in Terre Haute, Indiana.
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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