Nextera Energy Inc (NEE)vsPinnacle West Capital Corp (PNW)
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$88.25
-1.47%
UTILITIES · Cap: $175.57B
PNW
Pinnacle West Capital Corp
$104.22
+0.38%
UTILITIES · Cap: $12.71B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 419% more annual revenue ($28.82B vs $5.55B). NEE leads profitability with a 40.4% profit margin vs 11.5%. NEE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.71. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
NEE
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
PNW
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NEE.
Margin of Safety
-24.7%
Fair Value
$76.99
Current Price
$104.22
$27.23 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 40 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 33.0%
Earnings expanding 93.2% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 21.3%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.6% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 9.5%
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 40.4% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : PNW
The strongest argument for PNW centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : NEE
The primary concerns for NEE are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.85 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : PNW
The primary concerns for PNW are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 1.62 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NEE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.64 — expect wider price swings.
PNW is growing revenue faster at 7.1% — sustainability is the question.
PNW generates stronger free cash flow (-335M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (70/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 40.4% 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 →Pinnacle West Capital Corp
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Pinnacle West Capital is a utility holding company that owns Arizona Public Service and Bright Canyon Energy.
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