Duke Energy Corporation (DUK)vsOrmat Technologies Inc (ORA)
DUK
Duke Energy Corporation
$128.60
-0.73%
UTILITIES · Cap: $100.82B
ORA
Ormat Technologies Inc
$113.50
-1.22%
UTILITIES · Cap: $6.78B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Duke Energy Corporation generates 3113% more annual revenue ($31.79B vs $989.54M). DUK leads profitability with a 15.6% profit margin vs 12.5%. DUK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.68. DUK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
DUK
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
ORA
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-63.0%
Fair Value
$78.90
Current Price
$128.60
$49.70 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ORA.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.1%
Reasonable price relative to book value
19.6% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 2.2%
ROE of 4.8% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DUK
The strongest argument for DUK centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.6% and operating margin at 28.1%.
Bull Case : ORA
The strongest argument for ORA centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 19.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DUK
The primary concerns for DUK are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 1.75 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : ORA
The primary concerns for ORA are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 54.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DUK profiles as a mature stock while ORA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ORA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.80 — expect wider price swings.
ORA is growing revenue faster at 19.6% — sustainability is the question.
ORA generates stronger free cash flow (-40M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DUK scores higher overall (59/100 vs 46/100), backed by strong 15.6% margins. Both earn "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.
Duke Energy Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Duke Energy Corporation is an American electric power and natural gas holding company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Visit Website →Ormat Technologies Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - RENEWABLE · USA
Ormat Technologies, Inc. is engaged in the geothermal and recovered energy business in the United States, Indonesia, Kenya, Turkey, Chile, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Ethiopia, New Zealand, Honduras and internationally. The company is headquartered in Reno, Nevada.
Compare with Other UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?