Global Water Resources Inc (GWRS)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
GWRS
Global Water Resources Inc
$7.10
-3.79%
UTILITIES · Cap: $208.25M
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$85.84
+0.15%
UTILITIES · Cap: $174.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 49145% more annual revenue ($27.87B vs $56.59M). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 3.5%. NEE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.84. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
GWRS
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
NEE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.4% — below average capital efficiency
3.5% margin — thin
Operating margin of 2.9%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GWRS
The strongest argument for GWRS centers on 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 : GWRS
The primary concerns for GWRS are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 90.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.65 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
GWRS profiles as a value stock while NEE is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
GWRS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
NEE is growing revenue faster at 7.3% — sustainability is the question.
GWRS generates stronger free cash flow (-2M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 34/100), backed by strong 29.4% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Global Water Resources Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
Global Water Resources, Inc., a water resources management company, owns, operates and manages regulated water, wastewater and recycled water services primarily in the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
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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