Consolidated Water Co Ltd (CWCO)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
CWCO
Consolidated Water Co Ltd
$32.05
-1.14%
UTILITIES · Cap: $539.53M
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$97.88
+3.94%
UTILITIES · Cap: $196.38B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 20999% more annual revenue ($27.87B vs $132.07M). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 13.9%. NEE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.13. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
CWCO
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
NEE
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-0.6%
Fair Value
$37.00
Current Price
$32.05
$4.95 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NEE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 103.8% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Moderate valuation
4.4% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CWCO
The strongest argument for CWCO centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book.
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 : CWCO
The primary concerns for CWCO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth.
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
CWCO 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.
CWCO generates stronger free cash flow (3M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (67/100 vs 49/100), 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.
Consolidated Water Co Ltd
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. designs, builds, manages and operates water treatment and production plants primarily in the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas and the United States. The company is headquartered in Grand Cayman, the Cayman Islands.
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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