Nextera Energy Inc (NEE)vsOrmat Technologies Inc (ORA)
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$82.31
-0.16%
UTILITIES · Cap: $170.69B
ORA
Ormat Technologies Inc
$94.89
-1.82%
UTILITIES · Cap: $6.64B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 2315% more annual revenue ($28.70B vs $1.19B). NEE leads profitability with a 32.4% profit margin vs 10.7%. NEE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.82. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
NEE
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
ORA
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 31.5%
Earnings expanding 53.1% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
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
ROE of 5.0% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NEE
The strongest argument for NEE centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.4% and operating margin at 31.5%. Revenue growth of 12.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ORA
The strongest argument for ORA centers on Price/Book. Revenue growth of 10.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : NEE
The primary concerns for NEE are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.93 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : ORA
The primary concerns for ORA are Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 52.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NEE profiles as a mature stock while ORA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ORA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.90 — expect wider price swings.
NEE is growing revenue faster at 12.4% — sustainability is the question.
ORA generates stronger free cash flow (-87M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (71/100 vs 44/100), backed by strong 32.4% margins and 12.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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 →Ormat Technologies Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - RENEWABLE · USA
Ormat Technologies, Inc. is engaged in the geothermal and recovered energy business in the United States, Indonesia, Kenya, Turkey, Chile, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Ethiopia, New Zealand, Honduras and internationally. The company is headquartered in Reno, Nevada.
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