Kenon Holdings (KEN)vsTransAlta Corp (TAC)
KEN
Kenon Holdings
$64.30
-5.70%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.51B
TAC
TransAlta Corp
$12.67
-0.71%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TransAlta Corp generates 125% more annual revenue ($2.27B vs $1.01B). KEN leads profitability with a 8.0% profit margin vs -1.0%. KEN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
KEN
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
TAC
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-60.0%
Fair Value
$47.69
Current Price
$64.30
$16.61 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TAC.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 73.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 122.7% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 33.3%
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 4.2% — below average capital efficiency
8.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.3%
Trading at 11.4x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -12.1% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KEN
The strongest argument for KEN centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 73.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TAC
The strongest argument for TAC centers on Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 12.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : KEN
The primary concerns for KEN are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 43.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.64 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : TAC
The primary concerns for TAC are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 3.17 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KEN profiles as a hypergrowth stock while TAC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
TAC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.47 — expect wider price swings.
KEN is growing revenue faster at 73.2% — sustainability is the question.
TAC generates stronger free cash flow (93M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KEN scores higher overall (51/100 vs 41/100) and 73.2% 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 - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
TransAlta Corporation owns, operates and develops a diverse fleet of electric power generation assets in Canada, the United States and Australia. The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
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