Nextera Energy Inc (NEE)vsNational Grid PLC ADR (NGG)
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$86.55
+0.75%
UTILITIES · Cap: $183.53B
NGG
National Grid PLC ADR
$79.86
+0.70%
UTILITIES · Cap: $82.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 58% more annual revenue ($27.87B vs $17.69B). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 18.3%. NGG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.04. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
NEE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
NGG
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 32.6%
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Trading at 9.2x book value
2.0% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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%.
Bull Case : NGG
The strongest argument for NGG centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.3% and operating margin at 32.6%. PEG of 1.04 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : NEE
The primary concerns for NEE are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : NGG
The primary concerns for NGG are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NEE profiles as a mature stock while NGG is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NEE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.67 — expect wider price swings.
NEE is growing revenue faster at 7.3% — sustainability is the question.
NGG generates stronger free cash flow (-2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 63/100), 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.
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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UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
National Grid plc transmits and distributes electricity and natural gas. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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