Brookfield Renewable Corp (BEPC)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
BEPC
Brookfield Renewable Corp
$38.72
-0.28%
UTILITIES · Cap: $6.66B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$85.84
+0.15%
UTILITIES · Cap: $174.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 652% more annual revenue ($27.87B vs $3.70B). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs -122.4%. NEE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.84. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
BEPC
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
NEE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
ROE of -47.8% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 2.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BEPC
The strongest argument for BEPC centers on Debt/Equity.
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 : BEPC
The primary concerns for BEPC are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : NEE
The primary concerns for NEE are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.89 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BEPC profiles as a turnaround stock while NEE is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BEPC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.15 — expect wider price swings.
NEE is growing revenue faster at 7.3% — sustainability is the question.
BEPC generates stronger free cash flow (-189M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 33/100), backed by strong 29.4% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Brookfield Renewable Corp
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - RENEWABLE · USA
Brookfield Renewable Corporation owns and operates a portfolio of renewable energy power generation facilities primarily in North America, Europe, Colombia, and Brazil. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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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