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NextEra Energy, Inc.

Fundamental data last updated:September 28, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Utilities

industry

Regulated Electric

Exchange

NYSE

County of HQ

US

Next Earnings Date

Pending Announcement

Business Summary

NextEra Energy, Inc., through its subsidiaries, generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electric power to retail and wholesale customers in North America. The company generates electricity through wind, solar, nuclear, coal, and natural gas facilities. It also develops, constructs, and operates long-term contracted assets that consists of clean energy solutions, such as renewable generation facilities, battery storage projects, and electric transmission facilities; sells energy commodities; and owns, develops, constructs, manages and operates electric generation facilities in wholesale energy markets. As of December 31, 2021, the company had approximately 28,564 megawatts of net generating capacity; approximately 77,000 circuit miles of transmission and distribution lines; and 696 substations. It serves approximately 11 million people through approximately 5.7 million customer accounts in the east and lower west coasts of Florida. The company was formerly known as FPL Group, Inc. and changed its name to NextEra Energy, Inc. in 2010. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida.

 


VALUATION

P/E

22.05

Market Cap ($M USD)

$180.14B

Forward P/E

15.65

PEG

0.38

PRICE TO SALES

6.39

PRICE TO BOOK

3.27

EV / EBITDA

16.41

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

1.31%

DCF Value

$129.41

Graham Number

$48.27

Price to FCF

76.23

EV to FCF

119.57

Earnings Yield

4.53%

FCF Yield

1.31%

DIVIDEND

Yield

2.69%

Annual Payout

$2.32

Payout Ratio

58.83%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$3.92

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$5.52

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

$41.99B

Return on Equity (ROE)

15.24%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

29.20%

Debt-to-Equity

1.75

Piotroski F-Score

6

Altman Z-Score

1.14

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

4.20%

Current Ratio

0.54

Quick Ratio

0.44

Net Debt to EBITDA

5.95

Interest Coverage

2.01

Gross Profit margin

67.32%

FCF PER SHARE

$1.13

REVENUE PER SHARE

$13.49

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

NextEra Energy’s valuation paints a complex picture. Recent pricing indicated it traded below its DCF value, suggesting potential undervaluation. However, the Altman Z-score of 1.15 raises red flags about financial distress risk. The Forward P/E of 15.93 is attractive, but the earnings yield of 4.45% suggests modest returns. Overall, the market may be underestimating its growth prospects, but caution is warranted given the financial health indicators.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

As a regulated electric utility, NextEra Energy is not directly tied to rapid AI advancements. However, its industry is increasingly integrating smart grid technologies, which could enhance operational efficiency. The company's resilience will depend on its ability to adapt to these technological shifts.

The Bull Case

For a value or GARP investor, NextEra Energy offers compelling reasons to buy. The ROIC of 4.20% and a Piotroski F-Score of 6 indicate solid capital efficiency and financial health. With an operating margin of 29.20%, the company demonstrates strong pricing power. Despite a low FCF yield, its robust margins suggest it can weather economic fluctuations effectively.

The Bear Case

Despite its strengths, NextEra Energy faces significant structural risks. The Price to FCF ratio of 77.64 and EV to FCF of 120.98 highlight poor cash flow efficiency. Its Price/Book ratio of 3.33 suggests overvaluation relative to its assets. Additionally, the current ratio of 0.54 indicates potential liquidity issues, making it vulnerable to financial stress.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

Analyst Consensus

Buy

Average Analyst Price Target

$98.60

Institutional Ownership %

1-Year Beta

0.72

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

Distance to 52-Week High

14.31%

Distance to 52-Week Low

22.21%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

5.83%

50-DAY SMA

$92.53

200-DAY SMA

$84.96

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