Kenon Holdings (KEN)vsSempra Energy (SRE)
KEN
Kenon Holdings
$87.72
-0.97%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.57B
SRE
Sempra Energy
$95.12
+2.68%
UTILITIES · Cap: $62.14B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sempra Energy generates 1471% more annual revenue ($13.70B vs $871.93M). SRE leads profitability with a 13.4% profit margin vs 7.6%. SRE trades at a lower P/E of 34.6x. SRE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
KEN
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
SRE
Buy56
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
-31.9%
Fair Value
$69.13
Current Price
$95.12
$25.99 premium
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 27.7%
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%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 5.2% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 0.2%
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 : SRE
The strongest argument for SRE centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.83 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 69.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : SRE
The primary concerns for SRE are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KEN profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SRE is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
SRE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.68 — 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
SRE scores higher overall (56/100 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 - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Sempra Energy is a North American energy infrastructure company based in San Diego, California. Sempra Energy's focus is on electric and natural gas infrastructure. Its operating companies include: Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) in Southern California; Oncor Electric Delivery Company (Oncor) in Texas; Sempra LNG; and IEnova, based in Mexico.
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