CMS Energy Corporation 5.6% JRSUB NT 78 (CMSA)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
CMSA
CMS Energy Corporation 5.6% JRSUB NT 78
$21.12
-0.83%
UTILITIES · Cap: $6.20B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$85.84
+1.36%
UTILITIES · Cap: $174.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 0.0%. CMSA trades at a lower P/E of 11.9x. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
CMSA
Avoid20
out of 100
Grade: F
NEE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
0.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.0%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CMSA
The strongest argument for CMSA centers on P/E Ratio.
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 : CMSA
The primary concerns for CMSA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 2.02 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 1.89 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CMSA profiles as a value stock while NEE is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
NEE is growing revenue faster at 7.3% — sustainability is the question.
CMSA generates stronger free cash flow (-334M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 20/100), 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.
CMS Energy Corporation 5.6% JRSUB NT 78
UTILITIES · MULTILINE UTILITIES · USA
CMS Energy Corporation is an energy company primarily in Michigan. The company is headquartered in Jackson, Michigan.
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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