Nextera Energy Inc (NEE)vsTennessee Valley Authority (TVE)
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$81.02
+1.38%
UTILITIES · Cap: $166.46B
TVE
Tennessee Valley Authority
$23.20
+0.22%
UTILITIES · Cap: $12.63M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
NEE leads profitability with a 32.4% profit margin vs 0.0%. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
NEE
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
TVE
Avoid17
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 31.5%
Earnings expanding 53.1% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
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 Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.4% and operating margin at 31.5%. Revenue growth of 12.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 1.85 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 12.4% — sustainability is the question.
TVE generates stronger free cash flow (-152M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (74/100 vs 17/100), backed by strong 32.4% margins and 12.4% revenue growth. 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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