Nextera Energy Inc (NEE)vsSumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc (SMFG)
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$93.10
-0.24%
UTILITIES · Cap: $194.60B
SMFG
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc
$21.43
-0.23%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $139.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc generates 13204% more annual revenue ($3.71T vs $27.87B). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 20.7%. SMFG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.87. SMFG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
NEE
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
SMFG
Strong Buy76
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 39.3%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
ROE of 4.9% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
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 : SMFG
The strongest argument for SMFG centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.7% and operating margin at 39.3%. Revenue growth of 21.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : NEE
The primary concerns for NEE are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.75 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : SMFG
The primary concerns for SMFG are Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 3.89 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NEE profiles as a mature stock while SMFG is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NEE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.72 — expect wider price swings.
SMFG is growing revenue faster at 21.8% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
SMFG scores higher overall (76/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 20.7% margins and 21.8% revenue growth. 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 →Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. provides commercial banking, finance leasing, securities, consumer finance, and other services primarily in Japan. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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