BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (BJ)vsKenon Holdings (KEN)
BJ
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc
$92.97
-1.44%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $12.05B
KEN
Kenon Holdings
$88.89
+2.95%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.50B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc generates 2361% more annual revenue ($21.46B vs $871.93M). KEN leads profitability with a 7.6% profit margin vs 2.7%. BJ trades at a lower P/E of 21.5x. BJ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
BJ
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
KEN
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+26.1%
Fair Value
$134.73
Current Price
$92.97
$41.76 discount
Margin of Safety
-39.5%
Fair Value
$54.68
Current Price
$88.89
$34.21 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Revenue surging 43.1% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.5% earnings growth
2.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.2%
ROE of 5.1% — below average capital efficiency
7.6% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 93.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BJ
The strongest argument for BJ centers on Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : KEN
The strongest argument for KEN centers on Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 43.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BJ
The primary concerns for BJ are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Thin 2.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : KEN
The primary concerns for KEN are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 68.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BJ profiles as a value stock while KEN is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
KEN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.38 — expect wider price swings.
KEN is growing revenue faster at 43.1% — sustainability is the question.
BJ generates stronger free cash flow (193M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BJ scores higher overall (52/100 vs 40/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc., operates warehouse clubs on the East Coast of the United States. The company is headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts.
Kenon Holdings
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
Kenon Holdings Ltd., is the owner, developer and operator of power generation facilities in Israel and internationally. The company is headquartered in Singapore.
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