Avista Corporation (AVA)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
AVA
Avista Corporation
$39.21
-0.86%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.34B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$87.20
+0.75%
UTILITIES · Cap: $183.53B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 1354% more annual revenue ($27.87B vs $1.92B). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 10.7%. NEE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.93. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
AVA
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
NEE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-29.4%
Fair Value
$32.24
Current Price
$39.21
$6.97 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NEE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 23.7%
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 7.4% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : AVA
The strongest argument for AVA centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin.
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 : AVA
The primary concerns for AVA are Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : NEE
The primary concerns for NEE are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AVA profiles as a declining stock while NEE is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
NEE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.67 — expect wider price swings.
NEE is growing revenue faster at 7.3% — sustainability is the question.
AVA generates stronger free cash flow (29M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 60/100), 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.
Avista Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Avista Corporation is a natural gas and electric utility company. The company is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.
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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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