The Boeing Company (BA)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
BA
The Boeing Company
$237.36
+2.74%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $182.12B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$93.10
-0.24%
UTILITIES · Cap: $194.60B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
The Boeing Company generates 231% more annual revenue ($92.18B vs $27.87B). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 2.5%. NEE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.12. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
BA
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
NEE
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-43.0%
Fair Value
$161.59
Current Price
$237.36
$75.77 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NEE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 170 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
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
2.5% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BA
The strongest argument for BA centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 14.0% 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 : BA
The primary concerns for BA are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 91.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 9.92 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
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
BA profiles as a value stock while NEE is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.21 — expect wider price swings.
BA is growing revenue faster at 14.0% — sustainability is the question.
NEE generates stronger free cash flow (-580M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (67/100 vs 48/100), backed by strong 29.4% margins. 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.
The Boeing Company
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
The Boeing Company is an American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, telecommunications equipment, and missiles worldwide. The company also provides leasing and product support services.
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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