Nextera Energy Inc (NEE)vsPublic Service Enterprise Group Inc (PEG)
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$85.84
+1.36%
UTILITIES · Cap: $174.48B
PEG
Public Service Enterprise Group Inc
$79.48
+1.79%
UTILITIES · Cap: $39.72B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 118% more annual revenue ($27.87B vs $12.79B). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 17.7%. NEE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.84. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
NEE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
PEG
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NEE.
Margin of Safety
-68.8%
Fair Value
$49.84
Current Price
$79.48
$29.64 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.4%
19.4% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 25.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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%.
Bull Case : PEG
The strongest argument for PEG centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.7% and operating margin at 28.4%. Revenue growth of 19.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
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.
Bear Case : PEG
The primary concerns for PEG are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NEE profiles as a mature stock while PEG is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NEE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.72 — expect wider price swings.
PEG is growing revenue faster at 19.4% — sustainability is the question.
PEG generates stronger free cash flow (81M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 66/100), backed by strong 29.4% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
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.
Visit Website →Public Service Enterprise Group Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
The Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) is a publicly traded diversified energy company headquartered in Newark, New Jersey.
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