Kenon Holdings (KEN)vsNewJersey Resources Corporation (NJR)
KEN
Kenon Holdings
$87.72
-0.97%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.57B
NJR
NewJersey Resources Corporation
$55.40
-1.44%
UTILITIES · Cap: $5.59B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
NewJersey Resources Corporation generates 147% more annual revenue ($2.15B vs $871.93M). NJR leads profitability with a 15.2% profit margin vs 7.6%. NJR trades at a lower P/E of 17.1x. NJR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
KEN
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
NJR
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-40.1%
Fair Value
$54.44
Current Price
$87.72
$33.28 premium
Margin of Safety
-34.7%
Fair Value
$39.24
Current Price
$55.40
$16.16 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 43.1% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 29.6%
Revenue surging 23.9% year-over-year
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
Earnings declined 7.6%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : NJR
The strongest argument for NJR centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.2% and operating margin at 29.6%. Revenue growth of 23.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
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.
Bear Case : NJR
The primary concerns for NJR are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KEN profiles as a hypergrowth stock while NJR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NJR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.56 — 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
NJR scores higher overall (61/100 vs 40/100), backed by strong 15.2% margins and 23.9% 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.
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.
Visit Website →NewJersey Resources Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
New Jersey Resources Corporation, an energy services portfolio company, provides regulated gas distribution and retail and wholesale energy services. The company is headquartered in Wall, New Jersey.
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