Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL (ELPC)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
ELPC
Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL
$11.21
-2.01%
UTILITIES · Cap: $8.62B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$85.84
+1.36%
UTILITIES · Cap: $174.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 2% more annual revenue ($27.87B vs $27.29B). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 9.9%. ELPC trades at a lower P/E of 16.6x. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
ELPC
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
NEE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 20.3%
Revenue surging 20.0% year-over-year
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
4.1% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ELPC
The strongest argument for ELPC centers on P/E Ratio, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 20.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : ELPC
The primary concerns for ELPC are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : NEE
The primary concerns for NEE are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.89 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ELPC profiles as a growth stock while NEE is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
NEE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.72 — expect wider price swings.
ELPC is growing revenue faster at 20.0% — sustainability is the question.
ELPC generates stronger free cash flow (521M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 29.4% margins. 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.
Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL engages in the generation, transformation, distribution, and sale of electricity to industrial, residential, commercial, rural, and other customers in Brazil.
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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