MGE Energy Inc (MGEE)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
MGEE
MGE Energy Inc
$73.77
+0.44%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.73B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$81.02
+1.38%
UTILITIES · Cap: $166.46B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 3716% more annual revenue ($28.70B vs $752.13M). NEE leads profitability with a 32.4% profit margin vs 19.9%. NEE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.56. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
MGEE
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
NEE
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.7%
Earnings expanding 23.6% YoY
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
1.1% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : MGEE
The strongest argument for MGEE centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.9% and operating margin at 22.7%.
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 : MGEE
The primary concerns for MGEE are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : NEE
The primary concerns for NEE are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.85 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MGEE profiles as a value stock while NEE is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
MGEE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
NEE is growing revenue faster at 12.4% — sustainability is the question.
MGEE generates stronger free cash flow (-42M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (74/100 vs 63/100), 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.
MGE Energy Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
MGE Energy, Inc., is a utility holding company primarily in Wisconsin. The company is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.
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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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