Nextera Energy Inc (NEE)vsSociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM)
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$93.10
-0.24%
UTILITIES · Cap: $194.60B
SQM
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B
$91.60
-1.99%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $26.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 509% more annual revenue ($27.87B vs $4.58B). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 12.9%. SQM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.60. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
NEE
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
SQM
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NEE.
Margin of Safety
+9.0%
Fair Value
$82.67
Current Price
$91.60
$8.93 discount
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
Earnings expanding 52.3% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 28.3%
Revenue surging 23.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : SQM
The strongest argument for SQM centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 23.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.60 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 1.75 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : SQM
The primary concerns for SQM are P/E Ratio. A P/E of 44.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NEE profiles as a mature stock while SQM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SQM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.03 — expect wider price swings.
SQM is growing revenue faster at 23.3% — sustainability is the question.
SQM generates stronger free cash flow (317M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (67/100 vs 66/100), 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 →Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Sociedad Qumica y Minera de Chile SA produces and distributes specialty plant nutrients, iodine and its derivatives, lithium and its derivatives, potassium chloride and sulfate, industrial chemicals and other products and services worldwide. The company is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
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