Kenon Holdings (KEN)vsTransAlta Corp (TAC)
KEN
Kenon Holdings
$65.38
-1.31%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.61B
TAC
TransAlta Corp
$12.22
-0.57%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TransAlta Corp generates 90% more annual revenue ($2.27B vs $1.19B). KEN leads profitability with a 10.0% profit margin vs -1.0%. KEN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
KEN
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
TAC
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-35.4%
Fair Value
$56.34
Current Price
$65.38
$9.04 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TAC.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 93.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 803.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 33.3%
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 4.2% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -12.1% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 71.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KEN
The strongest argument for KEN centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 93.4% 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 P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.02 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : TAC
The primary concerns for TAC are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.38 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KEN profiles as a growth stock while TAC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
TAC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.46 — expect wider price swings.
KEN is growing revenue faster at 93.4% — sustainability is the question.
TAC generates stronger free cash flow (17M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KEN scores higher overall (54/100 vs 43/100) and 93.4% 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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