Kenon Holdings (KEN)vsTexas Instruments Incorporated (TXN)
KEN
Kenon Holdings
$88.89
+2.95%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.50B
TXN
Texas Instruments Incorporated
$287.80
+0.90%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $261.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Texas Instruments Incorporated generates 2015% more annual revenue ($18.44B vs $871.93M). TXN leads profitability with a 29.1% profit margin vs 7.6%. TXN trades at a lower P/E of 49.2x. TXN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
KEN
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
TXN
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-39.5%
Fair Value
$54.68
Current Price
$88.89
$34.21 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TXN.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 43.1% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 32 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 37.8%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
18.6% 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
Trading at 15.6x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : TXN
The strongest argument for TXN centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.1% and operating margin at 37.8%. Revenue growth of 18.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : KEN
The primary concerns for KEN are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 68.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TXN
The primary concerns for TXN are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 49.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KEN profiles as a hypergrowth stock while TXN is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TXN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.30 — expect wider price swings.
KEN is growing revenue faster at 43.1% — sustainability is the question.
TXN generates stronger free cash flow (844M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TXN scores higher overall (72/100 vs 40/100), backed by strong 29.1% margins and 18.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Visit Website →Texas Instruments Incorporated
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) is an American technology company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, that designs and manufactures semiconductors and various integrated circuits, which it sells to electronics designers and manufacturers globally. It is one of the top 10 semiconductor companies worldwide based on sales volume.
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