Kenon Holdings (KEN)vsNational Grid PLC ADR (NGG)
KEN
Kenon Holdings
$88.89
+2.95%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.50B
NGG
National Grid PLC ADR
$85.91
-2.21%
UTILITIES · Cap: $88.05B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
National Grid PLC ADR generates 1905% more annual revenue ($17.48B vs $871.93M). NGG leads profitability with a 16.4% profit margin vs 7.6%. NGG trades at a lower P/E of 22.0x. NGG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
KEN
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
NGG
Buy50
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 NGG.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 43.1% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 24.1%
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%
Trading at 8.6x book value
ROE of 7.9% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Revenue declined 11.3%
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 : NGG
The strongest argument for NGG centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.4% and operating margin at 24.1%. PEG of 1.10 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : NGG
The primary concerns for NGG are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KEN profiles as a hypergrowth stock while NGG is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
NGG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — 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
NGG scores higher overall (50/100 vs 40/100), backed by strong 16.4% 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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UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
National Grid plc transmits and distributes electricity and natural gas. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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