Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
HPE
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co
$38.21
+19.47%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $57.11B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$87.01
-1.23%
UTILITIES · Cap: $197.79B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co generates 28% more annual revenue ($35.74B vs $27.87B). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs -0.3%. HPE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.85. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
HPE
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
NEE
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
18.4% revenue growth
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
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -0.6% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 30.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HPE
The strongest argument for HPE centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 18.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.85 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : HPE
The primary concerns for HPE are Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
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
HPE profiles as a growth stock while NEE is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
HPE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.29 — expect wider price swings.
HPE is growing revenue faster at 18.4% — sustainability is the question.
HPE generates stronger free cash flow (609M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (67/100 vs 52/100), backed by strong 29.4% margins. 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.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
The Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) is an American multinational enterprise information technology company based in Houston, Texas, United States.
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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