Korea Electric Power Corp ADR (KEP)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
KEP
Korea Electric Power Corp ADR
$12.39
-3.95%
UTILITIES · Cap: $16.38B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$85.84
+1.36%
UTILITIES · Cap: $174.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Korea Electric Power Corp ADR generates 350161% more annual revenue ($97.60T vs $27.87B). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 8.9%. KEP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.44. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
KEP
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
NEE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 3.2T in free cash flow
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
0.7% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : KEP
The strongest argument for KEP centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.44 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 : KEP
The primary concerns for KEP are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.62 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
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
KEP profiles as a value stock while NEE is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
KEP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.78 — expect wider price swings.
NEE is growing revenue faster at 7.3% — sustainability is the question.
KEP generates stronger free cash flow (3.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 66/100), backed by strong 29.4% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Korea Electric Power Corp ADR
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Korea Electric Power Corporation, an integrated electric utility company, generates, transmits and distributes electricity in South Korea and internationally. The company is headquartered in Naju-si, South Korea.
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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