Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (AQN)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
AQN
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp
$5.96
-1.97%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.49B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$88.46
-0.60%
UTILITIES · Cap: $183.53B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 1000% more annual revenue ($27.87B vs $2.53B). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 6.7%. NEE trades at a lower P/E of 22.3x. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
AQN
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
NEE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+70.0%
Fair Value
$22.04
Current Price
$5.96
$16.08 discount
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 22.6%
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
ROE of 3.6% — below average capital efficiency
6.7% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Earnings declined 10.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AQN
The strongest argument for AQN centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 14.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : AQN
The primary concerns for AQN are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : NEE
The primary concerns for NEE are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
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 0.90 — expect wider price swings.
AQN is growing revenue faster at 14.4% — sustainability is the question.
AQN generates stronger free cash flow (-85M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 52/100), backed by strong 29.4% margins. AQN offers better value entry with a 70.0% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. The company is headquartered in Oakville, Canada.
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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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