Henry Schein Inc (HSIC)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
HSIC
Henry Schein Inc
$70.82
+0.45%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $8.03B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$93.10
-0.24%
UTILITIES · Cap: $194.60B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 108% more annual revenue ($27.87B vs $13.38B). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 3.0%. HSIC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.61. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
HSIC
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
NEE
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+64.5%
Fair Value
$229.97
Current Price
$70.82
$159.15 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NEE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.5% earnings growth
3.0% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HSIC
The strongest argument for HSIC centers on Price/Book.
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 : HSIC
The primary concerns for HSIC are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Thin 3.0% 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 1.75 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HSIC profiles as a value stock while NEE is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
HSIC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.82 — expect wider price swings.
NEE is growing revenue faster at 7.3% — sustainability is the question.
HSIC generates stronger free cash flow (-136M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (67/100 vs 52/100), backed by strong 29.4% margins. HSIC offers better value entry with a 64.5% margin of safety. 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.
Henry Schein Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DISTRIBUTION · USA
Henry Schein, Inc. is an American distributor of health care products and services with a presence in 32 countries.
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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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