Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc (HE)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
HE
Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc
$14.94
+2.47%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.58B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$91.16
-0.50%
UTILITIES · Cap: $190.89B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 788% more annual revenue ($27.41B vs $3.09B). NEE leads profitability with a 24.9% profit margin vs 4.0%. HE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.41. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
HE
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
NEE
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-243.5%
Fair Value
$4.83
Current Price
$14.94
$10.11 premium
Margin of Safety
+41.0%
Fair Value
$154.44
Current Price
$91.16
$63.28 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 80.0% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 24.4%
Revenue surging 20.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 26.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 7.9% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Earnings declined 60.5%
Moderate valuation
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HE
The strongest argument for HE centers on Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 80.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : NEE
The strongest argument for NEE centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.9% and operating margin at 24.4%. Revenue growth of 20.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HE
The primary concerns for HE are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : NEE
The primary concerns for NEE are P/E Ratio, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.75 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HE profiles as a hypergrowth stock while NEE is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NEE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.75 — expect wider price swings.
HE is growing revenue faster at 80.0% — sustainability is the question.
NEE generates stronger free cash flow (277M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (65/100 vs 48/100), backed by strong 24.9% margins and 20.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. is engaged in the renewable / sustainable infrastructure, banking and electricity utility investment businesses in the State of Hawaii. The company is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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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