Nextera Energy Inc (NEE)vsOrmat Technologies Inc (ORA)
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$85.84
+1.36%
UTILITIES · Cap: $174.48B
ORA
Ormat Technologies Inc
$142.49
+1.28%
UTILITIES · Cap: $8.49B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 2295% more annual revenue ($27.87B vs $1.16B). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 11.0%. 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-
ORA
Buy54
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
Revenue surging 75.8% year-over-year
Strong operational efficiency at 21.3%
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 Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.4% and operating margin at 30.2%.
Bull Case : ORA
The strongest argument for ORA centers on Revenue Growth, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 75.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : ORA
The primary concerns for ORA are Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 66.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NEE profiles as a mature stock while ORA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ORA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.85 — expect wider price swings.
ORA is growing revenue faster at 75.8% — sustainability is the question.
ORA generates stronger free cash flow (-35M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 54/100), 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 →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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