Emera Incorporated (EMA)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
EMA
Emera Incorporated
$51.76
+0.56%
UTILITIES · Cap: $15.80B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$85.84
+1.36%
UTILITIES · Cap: $174.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 213% more annual revenue ($27.87B vs $8.91B). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 12.0%. NEE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.84. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
EMA
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
NEE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 33.5%
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 5.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EMA
The strongest argument for EMA centers on Operating Margin, Price/Book.
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 : EMA
The primary concerns for EMA are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 1.69 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 1.89 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EMA profiles as a value 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.
NEE is growing revenue faster at 7.3% — sustainability is the question.
EMA generates stronger free cash flow (-104M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 60/100), 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.
Emera Incorporated
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Emera Incorporated, an energy and services company, invests in generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity in the United States, Canada, Barbados, and the Bahamas. The company is headquartered in Halifax, Canada.
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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