Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
ATO
Atmos Energy Corporation
$185.71
-0.76%
UTILITIES · Cap: $30.72B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$94.17
+3.94%
UTILITIES · Cap: $196.38B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 472% more annual revenue ($27.87B vs $4.87B). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 25.7%. NEE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.13. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
ATO
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
NEE
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 38.9%
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ATO
The strongest argument for ATO centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.7% and operating margin at 38.9%. Revenue growth of 14.2% 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 : ATO
The primary concerns for ATO are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
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.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NEE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.73 — expect wider price swings.
ATO is growing revenue faster at 14.2% — sustainability is the question.
NEE generates stronger free cash flow (-580M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (67/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 29.4% margins. 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.
Atmos Energy Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
Atmos Energy Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the United States' largest natural-gas-only distributors.
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.
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