Nextera Energy Inc (NEE)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$85.84
+0.15%
UTILITIES · Cap: $174.48B
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$73.72
+1.04%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $41.00B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 25% more annual revenue ($34.90B vs $27.87B). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 8.8%. SLF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.42. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
NEE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
SLF
Buy51
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 4.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
0.2% revenue growth
Earnings declined 48.4%
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 : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 1.42 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 : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NEE profiles as a mature stock while SLF is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SLF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.83 — expect wider price swings.
NEE is growing revenue faster at 7.3% — sustainability is the question.
SLF generates stronger free cash flow (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 51/100), 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 →Sun Life Financial Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Sun Life Financial Inc., a financial services company, provides insurance, wealth and asset management solutions to individuals and corporate clients around the world. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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