Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (AQN)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
AQN
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp
$5.31
-2.21%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.37B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$82.31
-0.81%
UTILITIES · Cap: $170.69B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 1026% more annual revenue ($28.70B vs $2.55B). NEE leads profitability with a 32.4% profit margin vs 5.9%. NEE trades at a lower P/E of 18.8x. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
AQN
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
NEE
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+69.9%
Fair Value
$21.96
Current Price
$5.31
$16.65 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NEE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 31.5%
Earnings expanding 53.1% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
3.1% revenue growth
ROE of 3.6% — below average capital efficiency
5.9% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AQN
The strongest argument for AQN centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : NEE
The strongest argument for NEE centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.4% and operating margin at 31.5%. Revenue growth of 12.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AQN
The primary concerns for AQN are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : NEE
The primary concerns for NEE are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.93 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AQN profiles as a value stock while NEE is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
AQN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.89 — expect wider price swings.
NEE is growing revenue faster at 12.4% — sustainability is the question.
AQN generates stronger free cash flow (124M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (71/100 vs 48/100), backed by strong 32.4% margins and 12.4% revenue growth. AQN offers better value entry with a 69.9% margin of safety. 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.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. The company is headquartered in Oakville, Canada.
Visit Website →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 →Compare with Other UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?