Middlesex Water Company (MSEX)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
MSEX
Middlesex Water Company
$57.64
-1.18%
UTILITIES · Cap: $1.06B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$85.03
-0.82%
UTILITIES · Cap: $175.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 13883% more annual revenue ($28.82B vs $206.14M). NEE leads profitability with a 40.4% profit margin vs 23.3%. NEE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.71. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
MSEX
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
NEE
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-20.9%
Fair Value
$42.78
Current Price
$57.64
$14.86 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NEE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 34.4%
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 31.6% YoY
Keeps 40 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 33.0%
Earnings expanding 93.2% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.6% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MSEX
The strongest argument for MSEX centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.3% and operating margin at 34.4%. Revenue growth of 14.3% 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 40.4% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bear Case : MSEX
The primary concerns for MSEX are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : NEE
The primary concerns for NEE are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.85 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MSEX profiles as a mature stock while NEE is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MSEX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.73 — expect wider price swings.
MSEX is growing revenue faster at 14.3% — sustainability is the question.
MSEX generates stronger free cash flow (-4M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (70/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 40.4% margins. 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.
Middlesex Water Company
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
Middlesex Water Company owns and operates regulated water and wastewater utility systems. The company is headquartered in Iselin, New Jersey.
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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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