Allete Inc (ALE)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
ALE
Allete Inc
$67.90
0.00%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.94B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$85.84
+1.19%
UTILITIES · Cap: $179.61B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 1757% more annual revenue ($27.87B vs $1.50B). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 11.0%. NEE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.90. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
ALE
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
NEE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-12.7%
Fair Value
$60.25
Current Price
$67.90
$7.65 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NEE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Areas to Watch
ROE of 5.8% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 7.9%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ALE
The strongest argument for ALE centers on Price/Book.
Bull 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%.
Bear Case : ALE
The primary concerns for ALE are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
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.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALE profiles as a declining stock while NEE is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
ALE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.82 — expect wider price swings.
NEE is growing revenue faster at 7.3% — sustainability is the question.
ALE generates stronger free cash flow (-174M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 43/100), 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.
Allete Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED · USA
ALLETE, Inc. is an energy company. The company is headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota.
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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.
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