Nextera Energy Inc (NEE)vsThe Travelers Companies Inc (TRV)
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$93.10
-0.24%
UTILITIES · Cap: $194.60B
TRV
The Travelers Companies Inc
$298.04
-0.30%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $63.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
The Travelers Companies Inc generates 76% more annual revenue ($48.94B vs $27.87B). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 15.5%. NEE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.12. TRV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
NEE
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
TRV
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
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
Earnings expanding 357.6% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.0% revenue growth
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 : TRV
The strongest argument for TRV centers on P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.5% and operating margin at 18.7%.
Bear Case : NEE
The primary concerns for NEE are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.75 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : TRV
The primary concerns for TRV are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NEE profiles as a mature stock while TRV is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NEE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.72 — expect wider price swings.
NEE is growing revenue faster at 7.3% — sustainability is the question.
TRV generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TRV scores higher overall (72/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 15.5% 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 →The Travelers Companies Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
The Travelers Companies, Inc., commonly known as Travelers, is an American insurance company.
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