Nextera Energy Inc (NEE)vsQuanta Services Inc (PWR)
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$95.39
-0.92%
UTILITIES · Cap: $202.17B
PWR
Quanta Services Inc
$785.29
+1.77%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $113.65B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Quanta Services Inc generates 8% more annual revenue ($30.12B vs $27.87B). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 3.7%. NEE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.14. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
NEE
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
PWR
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 30.2%
Earnings expanding 160.0% YoY
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 51.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 26.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 13.1x book value
3.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NEE
The strongest argument for NEE centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.4% and operating margin at 30.2%.
Bull Case : PWR
The strongest argument for PWR centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 26.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : NEE
The primary concerns for NEE are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.75 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : PWR
The primary concerns for PWR are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. A P/E of 102.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NEE profiles as a mature stock while PWR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PWR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
PWR is growing revenue faster at 26.3% — sustainability is the question.
PWR generates stronger free cash flow (172M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (68/100 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 →Quanta Services Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Quanta Services is an American corporation that provides infrastructure services for electric power, pipeline, industrial and communications industries. Capabilities include the planning, design, installation, program management, maintenance and repair of most types of network infrastructure.
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