Nextera Energy Inc (NEE)vsTXNM Energy, Inc. (TXNM)
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$85.84
+1.35%
UTILITIES · Cap: $179.61B
TXNM
TXNM Energy, Inc.
$59.33
+0.08%
UTILITIES · Cap: $6.32B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 1174% more annual revenue ($27.87B vs $2.19B). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 6.7%. NEE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.90. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
NEE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
TXNM
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
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
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
4.6% revenue growth
ROE of 4.2% — below average capital efficiency
6.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
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 : TXNM
The strongest argument for TXNM centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Price/Book.
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 : TXNM
The primary concerns for TXNM are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 40.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NEE profiles as a mature stock while TXNM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NEE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.67 — expect wider price swings.
NEE is growing revenue faster at 7.3% — sustainability is the question.
TXNM generates stronger free cash flow (-160M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 29.4% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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 →TXNM Energy, Inc.
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
TXNM Energy, Inc., provides electricity and electric services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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