NEXTERA ENERGY INC (NEE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:NEE • US65339F1012
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93.275 USD
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This NEE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. NEE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year NEE was profitable.
- NEE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years NEE has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years NEE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- NEE has a Return On Assets of 3.21%. This is in the better half of the industry: NEE outperforms 72.34% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of NEE (12.51%) is better than 85.11% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.29%, NEE is not doing good in the industry: 72.34% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- NEE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.90%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.52%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.21% | ||
| ROE | 12.51% | ||
| ROIC | 3.29% |
ROA(3y)3.66%
ROA(5y)3.23%
ROE(3y)13.93%
ROE(5y)12.39%
ROIC(3y)3.9%
ROIC(5y)3.12%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 24.93%, NEE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NEE has grown nicely.
- NEE has a Operating Margin of 29.26%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NEE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NEE has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 29.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 24.93% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y19.88%
OM growth 5Y1.26%
PM growth 3Y8.01%
PM growth 5Y8.98%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. NEE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- NEE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- NEE has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- NEE has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- NEE has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.17, we must say that NEE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- NEE has a Altman-Z score of 1.17. This is in the better half of the industry: NEE outperforms 74.47% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of NEE is 29.78, which is on the high side as it means it would take NEE, 29.78 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 29.78, NEE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.85% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.69 is on the high side and indicates that NEE has dependencies on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.69, NEE is doing worse than 65.96% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 29.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.17 |
ROIC/WACC0.44
WACC7.4%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.60 indicates that NEE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of NEE (0.60) is worse than 74.47% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.49 indicates that NEE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- NEE has a Quick ratio of 0.49. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NEE outperforms 40.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.49 |
3. NEE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.16% over the past year.
- NEE shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.92% yearly.
- NEE shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.75%.
- NEE shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.78% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.16%
EPS 3Y8.43%
EPS 5Y9.92%
EPS Q2Q%1.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.75%
Revenue growth 3Y9.36%
Revenue growth 5Y8.78%
Sales Q2Q%20.71%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.46% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- NEE is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.26% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.18%
EPS Next 2Y9.11%
EPS Next 3Y8.88%
EPS Next 5Y8.46%
Revenue Next Year9.64%
Revenue Next 2Y9.13%
Revenue Next 3Y9.48%
Revenue Next 5Y8.26%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. NEE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 25.14 indicates a quite expensive valuation of NEE.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NEE is valued a bit more expensive than 76.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NEE to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.51), we can say NEE is valued inline with the index average.
- NEE is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.03.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NEE is valued a bit more expensive than 76.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.76. NEE is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NEE is valued more expensive than 82.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NEE is valued a bit cheaper than 78.72% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 60.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.96 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates NEE does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- NEE has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.74
PEG (5Y)2.54
EPS Next 2Y9.11%
EPS Next 3Y8.88%
5. NEE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- NEE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.73%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- NEE's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.86.
- NEE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.73% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of NEE grows each year by 10.05%, which is quite nice.
- NEE has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- NEE has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.05%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- 68.48% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NEE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of NEE is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP68.48%
EPS Next 2Y9.11%
EPS Next 3Y8.88%
NEE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:NEE (4/2/2026, 11:43:06 AM)
93.275
+0.43 (+0.46%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)01-27 2026-01-27/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-21 2026-04-21/bmo
Inst Owners83.77%
Inst Owner Change-0.56%
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner Change3.35%
Market Cap194.34B
Revenue(TTM)27.41B
Net Income(TTM)6.83B
Analysts77.42
Price Target95.13 (1.99%)
Short Float %2.34%
Short Ratio4.79
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.73% |
Yearly Dividend2.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.05%
DP68.48%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date02-27 2026-02-27 (0.6232)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.86%
Min EPS beat(2)1.67%
Max EPS beat(2)10.04%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)3.95%
Min EPS beat(4)1.14%
Max EPS beat(4)10.04%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)4.04%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)5.49%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)5.39%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.54%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.14%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.93%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.97%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.09%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.93%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-10.27%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.06%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.86%
PT rev (1m)0.62%
PT rev (3m)3.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.91%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.03 | ||
| P/S | 7.09 | ||
| P/FCF | 60.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.57 | ||
| P/B | 3.56 | ||
| P/tB | 3.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.96 |
EPS(TTM)3.71
EY3.98%
EPS(NY)4.05
Fwd EY4.34%
FCF(TTM)1.54
FCFY1.65%
OCF(TTM)5.99
OCFY6.42%
SpS13.16
BVpS26.21
TBVpS23.88
PEG (NY)2.74
PEG (5Y)2.54
Graham Number46.77
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.21% | ||
| ROE | 12.51% | ||
| ROCE | 4.22% | ||
| ROIC | 3.29% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.34% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.43% | ||
| OM | 29.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 24.93% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 11.71% |
ROA(3y)3.66%
ROA(5y)3.23%
ROE(3y)13.93%
ROE(5y)12.39%
ROIC(3y)3.9%
ROIC(5y)3.12%
ROICexc(3y)3.96%
ROICexc(5y)3.16%
ROICexgc(3y)4.15%
ROICexgc(5y)3.31%
ROCE(3y)5.04%
ROCE(5y)4.03%
ROICexgc growth 3Y15.81%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.06%
ROICexc growth 3Y16.69%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.68%
OM growth 3Y19.88%
OM growth 5Y1.26%
PM growth 3Y8.01%
PM growth 5Y8.98%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.13
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 29.78 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.16 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 133.61% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 33.83% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.45% | ||
| Profit Quality | 46.99% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.49 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.17 |
F-Score4
WACC7.4%
ROIC/WACC0.44
Cap/Depr(3y)145.54%
Cap/Depr(5y)161.45%
Cap/Sales(3y)34.06%
Cap/Sales(5y)37.99%
Profit Quality(3y)46.43%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.16%
EPS 3Y8.43%
EPS 5Y9.92%
EPS Q2Q%1.89%
EPS Next Y9.18%
EPS Next 2Y9.11%
EPS Next 3Y8.88%
EPS Next 5Y8.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.75%
Revenue growth 3Y9.36%
Revenue growth 5Y8.78%
Sales Q2Q%20.71%
Revenue Next Year9.64%
Revenue Next 2Y9.13%
Revenue Next 3Y9.48%
Revenue Next 5Y8.26%
EBIT growth 1Y12.51%
EBIT growth 3Y31.1%
EBIT growth 5Y10.15%
EBIT Next Year87.84%
EBIT Next 3Y31.68%
EBIT Next 5Y20.01%
FCF growth 1Y-32.34%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y21.04%
OCF growth 1Y-5.84%
OCF growth 3Y14.75%
OCF growth 5Y9.36%
NEXTERA ENERGY INC / NEE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for NEE stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to NEE.
Can you provide the valuation status for NEXTERA ENERGY INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to NEXTERA ENERGY INC (NEE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of NEE stock?
NEXTERA ENERGY INC (NEE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the valuation of NEXTERA ENERGY INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NEXTERA ENERGY INC (NEE) is 25.14 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.56.
What is the earnings growth outlook for NEXTERA ENERGY INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NEXTERA ENERGY INC (NEE) is expected to grow by 9.18% in the next year.