Alliant Energy Corp (LNT)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
LNT
Alliant Energy Corp
$72.87
+2.07%
UTILITIES · Cap: $18.88B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$85.84
+1.36%
UTILITIES · Cap: $174.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 531% more annual revenue ($27.87B vs $4.42B). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 18.6%. NEE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.84. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
LNT
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
NEE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-37.8%
Fair Value
$49.53
Current Price
$72.87
$23.34 premium
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 21.0%
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
4.9% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LNT
The strongest argument for LNT centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.6% and operating margin at 21.0%.
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 : LNT
The primary concerns for LNT are EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.60 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
LNT profiles as a value stock while NEE is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
NEE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.72 — expect wider price swings.
NEE is growing revenue faster at 7.3% — sustainability is the question.
LNT generates stronger free cash flow (-46M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 58/100), 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.
Alliant Energy Corp
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Alliant Energy is a public utility holding company headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin providing power in Iowa and Wisconsin.
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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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