Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL (ELPC)vsNRG Energy Inc. (NRG)
ELPC
Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL
$11.21
-2.01%
UTILITIES · Cap: $8.62B
NRG
NRG Energy Inc.
$133.36
+1.43%
UTILITIES · Cap: $26.47B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
NRG Energy Inc. generates 19% more annual revenue ($32.38B vs $27.29B). ELPC leads profitability with a 9.9% profit margin vs 0.7%. ELPC trades at a lower P/E of 16.6x. ELPC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
ELPC
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
NRG
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
19.5% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
4.1% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 4.9% — below average capital efficiency
0.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.6%
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 : NRG
The strongest argument for NRG centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 19.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.43 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ELPC
The primary concerns for ELPC are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : NRG
The primary concerns for NRG are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 136.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 4.79 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NRG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.22 — 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.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ELPC scores higher overall (56/100 vs 51/100) and 20.0% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
NRG Energy Inc.
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
NRG Energy, Inc. is a large American energy company, headquartered in Houston, Texas. It was formerly the wholesale arm of Northern States Power Company (NSP), which became Xcel Energy, but became independent in 2000. NRG Energy is involved in energy generation and retail electricity.
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