Stock Analysis
NextEra Energy, Inc.NEE
P/E 17.90×· 5Y range 13.07–117.28×· bottom 16% of history
Sector: Utilities · Industry: Electric Services
AnalystsBuy28 analystsP/E 17.9× sits at the 16th percentile of its 5.086926762491444-year history.
Cash covers 3% of debt · Q2 2026.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, cheap valuation
Strengths
- Profitability67
- Growth60
Risks
- Financial Health18
Mixed business trading cheap — priced for skepticism.
Bull Case
- ✓Revenue CAGR 12.6% — durable top-line growth
- ✓P/E 17.9× at bottom 16% of 5-year history
What's happening with NEE
Profile
financial health, moat and valuation lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation42/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (16th pct)25/25
- FCF yield (-10.0%)0/25
- P/S (5.8x)12/25
- EV/EBIT (32.0x)5/25
- Growth60/100 · Moderate
- Revenue CAGR (12.6%)20/25
- Net income CAGR (17.6%)20/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (16.2%)20/25
- Fwd implied growth (-2.7%)0/25
- Profitability67/100 · Moderate
- ROIC (3.9%)5/25
- ROE (13.6%)12/25
- Net margin (32.4%)25/25
- Operating margin (29.8%)25/25
- Financial Health18/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (0.88)3/25
- Current ratio (0.53)0/25
- Interest coverage (2.0x)10/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 46%)5/25
- Quality52/100 · Moderate
- Piotroski F (5/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-2.53)25/25
- FCF conversion (-178%)0/25
- Margin stability (σ 12.9%)12/25
- Moat25/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (0/10 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (n/a)0/25
- FCF-positive years (0/5 yrs)0/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 16.2%)25/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Altman Z 0.9 — distress-zone balance sheet
- ⚠Negative FCF margin (-0.6%) — burning cash
- ⚠Interest coverage 2.0× — thin debt cushion
About NextEra Energy, Inc.
NextEra Energy's regulated utility, Florida Power & Light, is the largest rate-regulated utility in Florida. Show more
The utility distributes power to over 6 million customer accounts in Florida and owns 36 gigawatts of generation. FP&L contributes roughly 70% of NextEra's consolidated operating earnings. NextEra Energy Resources, the renewable energy segment, generates and sells power throughout the United States and Canada with nearly 40 GW of generation capacity, including natural gas, nuclear, wind, and solar.
Headquarters: JUNO BEACH, FL · Employees: 17,400 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
42D+P/E (TTM)17.9xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 13.1x–117.3x · 16th pct
P/FCF45.2xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative · CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (220% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
FCF Yield-10.0%D
Grade D: NegativeTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -10.5%–-8.3% · 20th pct · CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (220% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
P/S (TTM)5.80xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 3.6x–10.9x · 32nd pct
EV/EBIT32.0xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 16.8x–151.1x · 49th pct
EV/Sales9.5xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E18.4xB
Grade B: FairPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio2.44xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio1.95B
Grade B: FairFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield3.01%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio53.2%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
CapEx exceeds OCF: CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (220% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
Profitability
67BROIC3.9%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE13.6%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA4.3%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin32.4%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin29.8%A
Grade A: HighTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin—
Gross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin-57.7%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue · CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (220% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
True FCF Margin-57.7%D
Grade D: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost · CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (220% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
Growth
60BRevenue CAGR12.6%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR17.6%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)16.2%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth-2.7%D
Grade D: Decl.Analyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)+6.4%C
Grade C: DilutiveShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income—
Stock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue—
TTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
18EAltman Z-Score0.88D
Grade D: DistressBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio0.53xD
Grade D: LowCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.44xD
Grade D: Low(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage2.0xD
Grade D: RiskyEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment—
Years to repay net debt via FCF · CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (220% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
Net Debt/EBIT12.5xD
Grade D: HighLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity1.62xC
Grade C: MedDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.03xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
52CPiotroski F-Score5/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.53A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion-178.1%D
Grade D: PoorFCF / Net Income · CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (220% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
Margin Stability12.9%C
Grade C: AverageEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue105.8%D
Grade D: HeavyTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.13xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May James Michael Filed | May James Michael | Tax withholding | -1855 | |
Daggs Nicole J Filed | Daggs Nicole J | SellJ | -8487 | |
Arnaboldi Nicole S Filed | Arnaboldi Nicole S | Grant / award | +474 | |
Arnaboldi Nicole S Filed | Arnaboldi Nicole S | Grant / award | +67 | |
PORGES DAVID L Filed | PORGES DAVID L | Grant / award | +52 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CAMAREN JAMES LAWRENCE Filed | CAMAREN JAMES LAWRENCE | Grant / award | +271 | |
Rubio Alex Filed | Rubio Alex | Tax withholding | -85 | |
Arnaboldi Nicole S Filed | Arnaboldi Nicole S | Grant / award | +409 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
25EROIC >12% Years0/10 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)—
Median annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years0/5 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor16.2%A
Grade A: DurableWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$4.46
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$1.37
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$27.39
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$110.20B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$2.87B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$107.33B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$68.16B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.41xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$166.40B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.63B
Grade B: DefensivePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 16, 2026
Key Insights: NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE)
NEE is up 1.06% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for NextEra Energy, Inc.. Altman Z-Score of 0.88 is below the 1.81 distress threshold — an elevated financial-risk flag. Beneish M-Score of -2.53 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Free-cash-flow margin is negative (-58%) — the business currently burns cash.
- Company has negative FCF, making debt repayment from operations difficult.
- The stock currently yields 3.0% in dividends.
See how NEE ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all NEE moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6 | Regular | 77.69 | +1.85% | 2.45 |
| Oct 6 | After-hours | 78.10 | +2.39% | 3.01 |
| Sep 23 | Regular | 77.10 | -2.73% | -2.92 |
| Sep 23 | After-hours | 77.17 | -2.64% | -2.81 |
Frequently Asked Questions about NEE
What is the current NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) stock price?
NEE is trading at $79.80 at the last market close, up 1.06% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks NEE pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is NEE stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates NextEra Energy, Inc.'s financial health at 18/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is NEE stock overvalued?
NextEra Energy, Inc. trades at a trailing P/E of 17.9 and our valuation score rates it 42/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does NextEra Energy, Inc. report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for NEE. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does NextEra Energy, Inc. operate in?
NextEra Energy, Inc. operates in the Utilities sector, within the Electric Services industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does NextEra Energy, Inc. do?
NextEra Energy's regulated utility, Florida Power & Light, is the largest rate-regulated utility in Florida.
About NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) Stock
NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) is a US-listed stock operating in the Utilities sector, specifically the Electric Services industry. As of the latest update, NextEra Energy, Inc. is trading at $79.80, up 1.06% on the day with a market capitalization of $166.4 billion. The financial health score for NEE is 18/100, which indicates poor financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for NEE stock.
NEE Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for NextEra Energy, Inc. across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 18/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for NEE.
- Sector peers: Compare NEE against 6 other utilities stocks on key financial metrics.
Is NEE a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) as an investment. The financial health score of 18/100 suggests poor financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
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