FirstEnergy Corporation (FE)vsKenon Holdings (KEN)
FE
FirstEnergy Corporation
$47.52
-2.90%
UTILITIES · Cap: $28.31B
KEN
Kenon Holdings
$87.72
-0.97%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
FirstEnergy Corporation generates 1609% more annual revenue ($14.90B vs $871.93M). KEN leads profitability with a 7.6% profit margin vs 6.8%. FE trades at a lower P/E of 26.6x. FE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
FE
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
KEN
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-23.8%
Fair Value
$38.72
Current Price
$47.52
$8.80 premium
Margin of Safety
-40.1%
Fair Value
$54.44
Current Price
$87.72
$33.28 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 26.6%
Revenue surging 20.7% year-over-year
Revenue surging 43.1% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
4.5% earnings growth
6.8% margin — thin
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 : FE
The strongest argument for FE centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 20.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : KEN
The strongest argument for KEN centers on Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 43.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FE
The primary concerns for FE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : KEN
The primary concerns for KEN are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 69.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FE profiles as a growth stock while KEN is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.59 — expect wider price swings.
KEN is growing revenue faster at 43.1% — sustainability is the question.
KEN generates stronger free cash flow (53M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FE scores higher overall (63/100 vs 40/100) and 20.7% revenue growth. 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.
FirstEnergy Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
FirstEnergy Corp is an electric utility headquartered in Akron, Ohio. Its subsidiaries and affiliates are involved in the distribution, transmission, and generation of electricity, as well as energy management and other energy-related services.
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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