Enel Chile SA ADR (ENIC)vsNRG Energy Inc. (NRG)
ENIC
Enel Chile SA ADR
$4.24
-0.93%
UTILITIES · Cap: $5.77B
NRG
NRG Energy Inc.
$133.36
+1.43%
UTILITIES · Cap: $26.47B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
NRG Energy Inc. generates 615% more annual revenue ($32.38B vs $4.53B). ENIC leads profitability with a 11.6% profit margin vs 0.7%. ENIC trades at a lower P/E of 11.0x. NRG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
ENIC
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
NRG
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
19.5% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 1.7%
Earnings declined 6.9%
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 : ENIC
The strongest argument for ENIC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
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 : ENIC
The primary concerns for ENIC are Revenue Growth, 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
ENIC profiles as a declining stock while NRG is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NRG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.22 — expect wider price swings.
NRG is growing revenue faster at 19.5% — sustainability is the question.
ENIC generates stronger free cash flow (79M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NRG scores higher overall (51/100 vs 44/100) and 19.5% revenue growth. 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.
Enel Chile SA ADR
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Enel Chile SA, an electricity services company, is engaged in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in Chile. The company is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
Visit Website →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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