Hallador Energy Company (HNRG)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
HNRG
Hallador Energy Company
$18.88
-0.68%
UTILITIES · Cap: $916.69M
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$85.84
+1.19%
UTILITIES · Cap: $179.61B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 6044% more annual revenue ($27.87B vs $453.55M). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 5.0%. HNRG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.26. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
HNRG
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
NEE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 1408.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
5.0% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HNRG
The strongest argument for HNRG centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. PEG of 1.26 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : HNRG
The primary concerns for HNRG are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. Thin 5.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
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
HNRG profiles as a value stock while NEE is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
NEE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.67 — expect wider price swings.
NEE is growing revenue faster at 7.3% — sustainability is the question.
HNRG generates stronger free cash flow (13M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 29.4% margins. 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.
Hallador Energy Company
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
Hallador Energy Company is engaged in the production of steam coal in the Illinois Basin for the electric power generation industry. The company is headquartered in Terre Haute, Indiana.
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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