Korea Electric Power Corp ADR (KEP)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
KEP
Korea Electric Power Corp ADR
$12.21
+2.69%
UTILITIES · Cap: $16.06B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$82.31
-0.16%
UTILITIES · Cap: $170.69B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Korea Electric Power Corp ADR generates 339874% more annual revenue ($97.57T vs $28.70B). NEE leads profitability with a 32.4% profit margin vs 8.0%. KEP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.44. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
KEP
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
NEE
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Operating margin of 4.7%
Revenue declined 0.1%
Earnings declined 76.5%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KEP
The strongest argument for KEP centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.44 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : KEP
The primary concerns for KEP are Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.69 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
KEP profiles as a value stock while NEE is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
KEP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.81 — expect wider price swings.
NEE is growing revenue faster at 12.4% — sustainability is the question.
NEE generates stronger free cash flow (-11.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (71/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 32.4% margins and 12.4% revenue growth. 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.
Korea Electric Power Corp ADR
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Korea Electric Power Corporation, an integrated electric utility company, generates, transmits and distributes electricity in South Korea and internationally. The company is headquartered in Naju-si, South Korea.
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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