Nextera Energy Inc (NEE)vsPinnacle West Capital Corp (PNW)
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$85.84
+0.41%
UTILITIES · Cap: $179.61B
PNW
Pinnacle West Capital Corp
$103.06
+2.57%
UTILITIES · Cap: $12.54B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 411% more annual revenue ($27.87B vs $5.46B). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 12.0%. NEE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.90. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
NEE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
PNW
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NEE.
Margin of Safety
-27.7%
Fair Value
$75.17
Current Price
$103.06
$27.89 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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
0.6% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : PNW
The strongest argument for PNW centers on Price/Book. Revenue growth of 11.4% 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 : PNW
The primary concerns for PNW are EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 2.14 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NEE profiles as a mature stock while PNW is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NEE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.67 — expect wider price swings.
PNW is growing revenue faster at 11.4% — sustainability is the question.
PNW generates stronger free cash flow (-393M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 29.4% 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.
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 →Pinnacle West Capital Corp
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Pinnacle West Capital is a utility holding company that owns Arizona Public Service and Bright Canyon Energy.
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