Kenon Holdings (KEN)vsPublic Service Enterprise Group Inc (PEG)
KEN
Kenon Holdings
$87.72
-0.97%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.57B
PEG
Public Service Enterprise Group Inc
$81.66
+2.60%
UTILITIES · Cap: $39.73B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Public Service Enterprise Group Inc generates 1296% more annual revenue ($12.17B vs $871.93M). PEG leads profitability with a 17.3% profit margin vs 7.6%. PEG trades at a lower P/E of 18.9x. PEG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
KEN
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
PEG
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
-48.1%
Fair Value
$56.80
Current Price
$81.66
$24.86 premium
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
18.3% revenue growth
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
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 : PEG
The strongest argument for PEG centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.3% and operating margin at 18.1%. Revenue growth of 18.3% 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 : PEG
The primary concerns for PEG are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KEN profiles as a hypergrowth stock while PEG is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PEG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — 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
PEG scores higher overall (64/100 vs 40/100), backed by strong 17.3% margins and 18.3% 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.
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UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
The Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) is a publicly traded diversified energy company headquartered in Newark, New Jersey.
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