Consolidated Water Co Ltd (CWCO)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
CWCO
Consolidated Water Co Ltd
$28.16
+0.43%
UTILITIES · Cap: $450.92M
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$82.31
-0.16%
UTILITIES · Cap: $170.69B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 22390% more annual revenue ($28.70B vs $127.61M). NEE leads profitability with a 32.4% profit margin vs 12.7%. NEE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.82. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
CWCO
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
NEE
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-16.2%
Fair Value
$32.03
Current Price
$28.16
$3.87 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NEE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
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
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
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 Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, 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 : CWCO
The primary concerns for CWCO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Market Cap.
Bear Case : NEE
The primary concerns for NEE are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.93 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CWCO 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.
CWCO generates stronger free cash flow (9M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (71/100 vs 44/100), 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.
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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