Clearway Energy Inc Class C (CWEN)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
CWEN
Clearway Energy Inc Class C
$38.14
-0.91%
UTILITIES · Cap: $9.16B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$93.32
-2.17%
UTILITIES · Cap: $202.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 1850% more annual revenue ($27.87B vs $1.43B). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 11.8%. NEE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.14. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
CWEN
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
NEE
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-2.2%
Fair Value
$39.19
Current Price
$38.14
$1.05 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NEE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 556.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 21.1% year-over-year
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 30.2%
Earnings expanding 160.0% YoY
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -4.0% — 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 : CWEN
The strongest argument for CWEN centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 21.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : NEE
The strongest argument for NEE centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.4% and operating margin at 30.2%.
Bear Case : CWEN
The primary concerns for CWEN are P/E Ratio, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 1.61 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 1.75 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CWEN profiles as a growth stock while NEE is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
CWEN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.88 — expect wider price swings.
CWEN is growing revenue faster at 21.1% — sustainability is the question.
CWEN generates stronger free cash flow (71M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (68/100 vs 47/100), 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.
Clearway Energy Inc Class C
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - RENEWABLE · USA
Clearway Energy, Inc., participates in the renewable energy businesses in the United States.
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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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