Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
ATO
Atmos Energy Corporation
$175.92
+0.15%
UTILITIES · Cap: $29.64B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$85.99
-0.81%
UTILITIES · Cap: $175.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 486% more annual revenue ($28.82B vs $4.92B). NEE leads profitability with a 40.4% profit margin vs 28.5%. NEE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.71. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
ATO
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
NEE
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 37.2%
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 23.3% YoY
Keeps 40 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 33.0%
Earnings expanding 93.2% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.8% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.6% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
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 28.5% and operating margin at 37.2%.
Bull Case : NEE
The strongest argument for NEE centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 40.4% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bear Case : ATO
The primary concerns for ATO are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : NEE
The primary concerns for NEE are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.85 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NEE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.64 — expect wider price swings.
ATO is growing revenue faster at 4.8% — sustainability is the question.
ATO generates stronger free cash flow (-399M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (70/100 vs 66/100), backed by strong 40.4% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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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