Nextera Energy Inc (NEE)vsTennessee Valley Authority (TVE)
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$85.84
+0.15%
UTILITIES · Cap: $174.48B
TVE
Tennessee Valley Authority
$23.53
-0.08%
UTILITIES · Cap: $12.63M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 0.0%. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
NEE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
TVE
Avoid17
out of 100
Grade: F
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
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.7% — below average capital efficiency
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 : TVE
TVE has a balanced fundamental profile.
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 : TVE
The primary concerns for TVE are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NEE profiles as a mature stock while TVE is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NEE is growing revenue faster at 7.3% — sustainability is the question.
NEE generates stronger free cash flow (-580M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 17/100), backed by strong 29.4% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
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UTILITIES · ELECTRICAL UTILITIES & IPPS · USA
Tennessee Valley Authority is engaged in the production and sale of electricity in the United States. The company is headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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