Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc (HE)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
HE
Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc
$10.38
-0.86%
UTILITIES · Cap: $1.78B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$82.31
-0.16%
UTILITIES · Cap: $170.69B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 774% more annual revenue ($28.70B vs $3.28B). NEE leads profitability with a 32.4% profit margin vs 6.8%. NEE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.82. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
HE
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
NEE
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+33.1%
Fair Value
$24.79
Current Price
$10.38
$14.41 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NEE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 373.3% YoY
Revenue surging 25.9% year-over-year
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 31.5%
Earnings expanding 53.1% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 8.0% — below average capital efficiency
6.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.5%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HE
The strongest argument for HE centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 25.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : NEE
The strongest argument for NEE centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.4% and operating margin at 31.5%. Revenue growth of 12.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HE
The primary concerns for HE are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 1.60 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 1.93 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HE profiles as a growth stock while NEE is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
NEE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.65 — expect wider price swings.
HE is growing revenue faster at 25.9% — sustainability is the question.
HE generates stronger free cash flow (-550M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (71/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 32.4% margins and 12.4% revenue growth. HE offers better value entry with a 33.1% margin of safety. 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.
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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