NEXTERA ENERGY INC (NEE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:NEE • US65339F1012
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92.78 USD
+1.05 (+1.14%)
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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.
- In the past 5 years NEE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.21%, NEE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.74% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 12.51%, NEE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- NEE has a worse Return On Invested Capital (3.29%) than 69.57% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NEE is in line with the industry average of 4.49%.
| 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.
- The Operating Margin of NEE (29.26%) is better than 97.83% of its industry peers.
- NEE's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NEE is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, NEE has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for NEE has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- NEE has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- NEE has an Altman-Z score of 1.17. This is a bad value and indicates that NEE is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of NEE (1.17) is better than 73.91% 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.
- NEE has a Debt to FCF ratio of 29.78. This is amongst the best in the industry. NEE outperforms 80.43% of its industry peers.
- NEE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.69. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- NEE has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.69) than 65.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 29.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.17 |
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC7.35%
2.3 Liquidity
- NEE has a Current Ratio of 0.60. This is a bad value and indicates that NEE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of NEE (0.60) is worse than 73.91% of its industry peers.
- NEE has a Quick Ratio of 0.60. This is a bad value and indicates that NEE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.49, NEE is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.30% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
- Measured over the past years, NEE shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.92% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, NEE shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.75% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, NEE shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.78% on average per year.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, NEE will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.46% on average per year.
- 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 Year8.92%
Revenue Next 2Y8.7%
Revenue Next 3Y9.06%
Revenue Next 5Y8.26%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. NEE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- NEE is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.01.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NEE is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 78.26% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- NEE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.70.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.91, the valuation of NEE can be described as rather expensive.
- 78.26% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than NEE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.84. NEE is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 80.43% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than NEE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NEE is valued a bit cheaper than 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 60.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.95 |
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.
- The decent profitability rating of NEE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.72
PEG (5Y)2.52
EPS Next 2Y9.11%
EPS Next 3Y8.88%
5. NEE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- NEE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.72%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.92, NEE is paying slightly less dividend.
- NEE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.72% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of NEE grows each year by 10.05%, which is quite nice.
- NEE has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- The dividend of NEE decreased 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
92.78
+1.05 (+1.14%)
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 Change3.45%
Market Cap193.31B
Revenue(TTM)27.41B
Net Income(TTM)6.83B
Analysts77.42
Price Target94.55 (1.91%)
Short Float %2.13%
Short Ratio4.51
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.72% |
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)0.42%
PT rev (3m)2.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.83%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.93%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.91%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.91%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.23%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.91 | ||
| P/S | 7.05 | ||
| P/FCF | 60.2 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.48 | ||
| P/B | 3.54 | ||
| P/tB | 3.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.95 |
EPS(TTM)3.71
EY4%
EPS(NY)4.05
Fwd EY4.37%
FCF(TTM)1.54
FCFY1.66%
OCF(TTM)5.99
OCFY6.46%
SpS13.16
BVpS26.21
TBVpS23.88
PEG (NY)2.72
PEG (5Y)2.52
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
WACC7.35%
ROIC/WACC0.45
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 Year8.92%
Revenue Next 2Y8.7%
Revenue Next 3Y9.06%
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
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NEXTERA ENERGY INC (NEE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
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The financial health rating of NEXTERA ENERGY INC (NEE) is 2 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for NEXTERA ENERGY INC (NEE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NEXTERA ENERGY INC (NEE) is expected to grow by 9.18% in the next year.