Kenon Holdings (KEN)vsNorthwest Natural Gas Co (NWN)
KEN
Kenon Holdings
$87.72
-0.97%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.57B
NWN
Northwest Natural Gas Co
$53.12
-0.47%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.24B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Northwest Natural Gas Co generates 48% more annual revenue ($1.29B vs $871.93M). NWN leads profitability with a 8.8% profit margin vs 7.6%. NWN trades at a lower P/E of 19.2x. NWN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
KEN
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
NWN
Buy64
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
+32.4%
Fair Value
$72.25
Current Price
$53.12
$19.13 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 43.1% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.4%
Earnings expanding 24.1% YoY
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%
ROE of 7.9% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : NWN
The strongest argument for NWN centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, 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.
Bear Case : NWN
The primary concerns for NWN are Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 1.76 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KEN profiles as a hypergrowth stock while NWN is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NWN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.49 — 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
NWN scores higher overall (64/100 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.
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 GAS · USA
Northwest Natural Holding Company, through its subsidiary, Northwest Natural Gas Company, provides regulated natural gas distribution services to residential, commercial, industrial and transportation customers in Oregon and Southwest Washington. The company is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
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