Nextera Energy Inc (NEE)vsRGC Resources Inc (RGCO)
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$85.84
+1.36%
UTILITIES · Cap: $174.48B
RGCO
RGC Resources Inc
$22.40
+0.58%
UTILITIES · Cap: $246.23M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 25870% more annual revenue ($27.87B vs $107.30M). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 13.0%. RGCO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.30. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
NEE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
RGCO
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.2%
Revenue surging 24.7% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
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 : RGCO
The strongest argument for RGCO centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 24.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.30 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : RGCO
The primary concerns for RGCO are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NEE profiles as a mature stock while RGCO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NEE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.72 — expect wider price swings.
RGCO is growing revenue faster at 24.7% — sustainability is the question.
RGCO generates stronger free cash flow (11M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 29.4% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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 →RGC Resources Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
RGC Resources, Inc. is an energy services company. The company is headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia.
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