Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA ADR (EDN)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
EDN
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA ADR
$28.63
-0.07%
UTILITIES · Cap: $1.30B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$91.16
-0.50%
UTILITIES · Cap: $190.89B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA ADR generates 10811% more annual revenue ($2.99T vs $27.41B). NEE leads profitability with a 24.9% profit margin vs 8.0%. NEE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.74. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
EDN
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
NEE
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+83.9%
Fair Value
$183.46
Current Price
$28.63
$154.83 discount
Margin of Safety
+41.0%
Fair Value
$154.44
Current Price
$91.16
$63.28 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 24.4%
Revenue surging 20.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 26.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 15.6x book value
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Moderate valuation
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EDN
The strongest argument for EDN centers on P/E Ratio.
Bull Case : NEE
The strongest argument for NEE centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.9% and operating margin at 24.4%. Revenue growth of 20.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EDN
The primary concerns for EDN are Price/Book, Market Cap, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : NEE
The primary concerns for NEE are P/E Ratio, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.75 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EDN profiles as a value stock while NEE is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NEE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.75 — expect wider price swings.
NEE is growing revenue faster at 20.7% — sustainability is the question.
NEE generates stronger free cash flow (277M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (65/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 24.9% margins and 20.7% revenue growth. EDN offers better value entry with a 83.9% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA ADR
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA, a public services company, is dedicated to the distribution and sale of electrical energy in Argentina. The company is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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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