Motley Fool: NextEra is one of the safest ways to invest in wind energy
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NextEra’s leading renewables portfolio is the result of over 20 years of investments.
By The Motley Fool
The Motley Fool Take
NextEra Energy has been one of the most unique growth stories in the renewable energy arena. As a regulated utility, NextEra features the rare combination of growth from new investments and predictable inflows from existing infrastructure that support its dividend. This balance has allowed NextEra to allocate as much as $28 billion toward new projects between 2019 and 2022.
Q: Are companies with low profit margins bad investments? – C.R., Vineland, Colo.
A: Not necessarily. Fat profit margins are generally preferable, as they often reflect competitive advantages (such as a strong brand that commands a higher price). Still, you needn t avoid lower-margin businesses. Instead, look at the whole picture.
Imagine, for example, that the Laverne Brewery Inc. (ticker: DEFAZ) has a whopping net profit margin of 25%, while Shirley Beer Co. (ticker: FEENY) has just a 2% margin. But if Laverne sells only three cases of beer a year, while Shirley sells thousands, Shirley is the better buy, generating more total profit.