Kenon Holdings (KEN)vsMoodys Corporation (MCO)
KEN
Kenon Holdings
$88.89
+2.95%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.50B
MCO
Moodys Corporation
$451.32
-1.26%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $79.84B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Moodys Corporation generates 803% more annual revenue ($7.87B vs $871.93M). MCO leads profitability with a 31.7% profit margin vs 7.6%. MCO trades at a lower P/E of 32.8x. MCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
KEN
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
MCO
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-39.5%
Fair Value
$54.68
Current Price
$88.89
$34.21 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MCO.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 43.1% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 71 in profit
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.7%
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
ROE of 5.1% — below average capital efficiency
7.6% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 93.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 26.3x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KEN
The strongest argument for KEN centers on Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 43.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MCO
The strongest argument for MCO centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.7% and operating margin at 45.7%.
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.
Bear Case : MCO
The primary concerns for MCO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KEN profiles as a hypergrowth stock while MCO is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
MCO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.37 — expect wider price swings.
KEN is growing revenue faster at 43.1% — sustainability is the question.
MCO generates stronger free cash flow (844M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MCO scores higher overall (61/100 vs 40/100), backed by strong 31.7% margins. 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.
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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FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
Moody's Corporation, often referred to as Moody's, is an American business and financial services company. It is the holding company for Moody's Investors Service (MIS), an American credit rating agency, and Moody's Analytics (MA), an American provider of financial analysis software and services.
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