Nextera Energy Inc (NEE)vsNiSource Inc (NI)
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$85.84
+1.36%
UTILITIES · Cap: $174.48B
NI
NiSource Inc
$45.84
+1.27%
UTILITIES · Cap: $22.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 308% more annual revenue ($27.87B vs $6.82B). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 14.1%. NEE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.84. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
NEE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
NI
Buy60
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
Strong operational efficiency at 34.8%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : NI
The strongest argument for NI centers on Operating Margin, Price/Book.
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.
Bear Case : NI
The primary concerns for NI are Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow. Debt-to-equity of 1.74 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NEE profiles as a mature stock while NI is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NEE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.72 — expect wider price swings.
NI is growing revenue faster at 8.2% — sustainability is the question.
NI generates stronger free cash flow (-363M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 60/100), 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.
Visit Website →NiSource Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
NiSource Inc. is one of the largest fully regulated utility companies in the United States. The company is based in Merrillville, Indiana.
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