CMS Energy Corporation (CMS)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
CMS
CMS Energy Corporation
$71.03
-0.24%
UTILITIES · Cap: $22.24B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$84.65
+0.06%
UTILITIES · Cap: $181.90B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 226% more annual revenue ($28.70B vs $8.81B). NEE leads profitability with a 32.4% profit margin vs 11.6%. NEE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.90. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
CMS
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
NEE
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 31.5%
Earnings expanding 53.1% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.5%
Earnings declined 43.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : CMS
The strongest argument for CMS centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : NEE
The strongest argument for NEE centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.4% and operating margin at 31.5%. Revenue growth of 12.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CMS
The primary concerns for CMS are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.02 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : NEE
The primary concerns for NEE are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CMS profiles as a declining stock while NEE is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
NEE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.65 — expect wider price swings.
NEE is growing revenue faster at 12.4% — sustainability is the question.
CMS generates stronger free cash flow (-334M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (71/100 vs 48/100), backed by strong 32.4% margins and 12.4% revenue growth. 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.
CMS Energy Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS), based in Jackson, Michigan, is an energy company that is focused principally on utility operations in Michigan.
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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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