Kenon Holdings (KEN)vsVistra Energy Corp (VST)
KEN
Kenon Holdings
$84.02
-3.40%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.06B
VST
Vistra Energy Corp
$146.02
-12.76%
UTILITIES · Cap: $54.89B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vistra Energy Corp generates 2191% more annual revenue ($17.74B vs $774.30M). KEN leads profitability with a 63.8% profit margin vs 5.3%. VST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
KEN
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
VST
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for KEN.
Margin of Safety
-975.5%
Fair Value
$14.89
Current Price
$146.02
$131.13 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 64 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Earnings declined 95.6%
Operating margin of -102.0%
Trading at 18.8x book value
5.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KEN
The strongest argument for KEN centers on Profit Margin, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 63.8% and operating margin at -102.0%.
Bull Case : VST
The strongest argument for VST centers on Market Cap. Revenue growth of 13.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.34 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : KEN
The primary concerns for KEN are EPS Growth, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : VST
The primary concerns for VST are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 74.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 3.36 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KEN profiles as a mature stock while VST is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
VST carries more volatility with a beta of 1.45 — expect wider price swings.
VST is growing revenue faster at 13.6% — sustainability is the question.
KEN generates stronger free cash flow (71M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VST scores higher overall (53/100 vs 44/100) and 13.6% 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
Vistra Corp. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
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