Kenon Holdings (KEN)vsVistra Corp. (VST)
KEN
Kenon Holdings
$75.10
-5.57%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.78B
VST
Vistra Corp.
$153.68
+3.10%
UTILITIES · Cap: $53.10B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vistra Corp. generates 1833% more annual revenue ($19.45B vs $1.01B). VST leads profitability with a 11.5% profit margin vs 8.0%. VST trades at a lower P/E of 26.3x. VST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
KEN
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
VST
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-60.0%
Fair Value
$47.69
Current Price
$75.10
$27.41 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for VST.
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Revenue surging 43.4% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 26.6%
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 4.2% — below average capital efficiency
8.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.3%
Moderate valuation
Trading at 19.8x book value
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 52.3%
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 : VST
The strongest argument for VST centers on PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 43.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.46 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : KEN
The primary concerns for KEN are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 47.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.64 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : VST
The primary concerns for VST are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 3.56 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KEN profiles as a hypergrowth stock while VST is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
VST carries more volatility with a beta of 1.41 — expect wider price swings.
KEN is growing revenue faster at 73.2% — sustainability is the question.
VST generates stronger free cash flow (156M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VST scores higher overall (68/100 vs 51/100) and 43.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" 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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