Kenon Holdings (KEN)vsTransAlta Corp (TAC)
KEN
Kenon Holdings
$93.04
+1.04%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.57B
TAC
TransAlta Corp
$12.48
0.00%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.70B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TransAlta Corp generates 176% more annual revenue ($2.40B vs $871.93M). KEN leads profitability with a 7.6% profit margin vs -5.7%. KEN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 40/100 (F).
KEN
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
TAC
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-39.8%
Fair Value
$54.56
Current Price
$93.04
$38.48 premium
Margin of Safety
+38.3%
Fair Value
$21.96
Current Price
$12.48
$9.48 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 43.1% year-over-year
No standout strengths identified
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%
Trading at 11.2x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -9.6% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KEN
The strongest argument for KEN centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 43.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TAC
TAC has a balanced fundamental profile.
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 : TAC
The primary concerns for TAC are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
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 0.46 — expect wider price swings.
KEN is growing revenue faster at 43.1% — sustainability is the question.
TAC generates stronger free cash flow (147M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KEN scores higher overall (40/100 vs 31/100) and 43.1% revenue growth. TAC offers better value entry with a 38.3% margin of safety. Both earn "Hold" and "Avoid" 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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