Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais CEMIG Pref ADR (CIG)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
CIG
Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais CEMIG Pref ADR
$2.45
-3.16%
UTILITIES · Cap: $7.01B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$97.88
+3.94%
UTILITIES · Cap: $196.38B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais CEMIG Pref ADR generates 53% more annual revenue ($42.75B vs $27.87B). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 11.5%. CIG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.33. CIG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
CIG
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
NEE
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 88.1% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 20.1%
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
2.9% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CIG
The strongest argument for CIG centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : CIG
The primary concerns for CIG are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
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
CIG profiles as a value stock while NEE is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
NEE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.73 — expect wider price swings.
NEE is growing revenue faster at 7.3% — sustainability is the question.
CIG generates stronger free cash flow (440M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CIG scores higher overall (72/100 vs 67/100). 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.
Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais CEMIG Pref ADR
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Companhia Energtica de Minas Gerais, is dedicated to the generation, transmission, distribution and sale of energy in Brazil. The company is headquartered in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
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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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