The AES Corporation (AES)vsKenon Holdings (KEN)
AES
The AES Corporation
$14.45
0.00%
UTILITIES · Cap: $10.30B
KEN
Kenon Holdings
$87.72
-0.97%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
The AES Corporation generates 1303% more annual revenue ($12.23B vs $871.93M). KEN leads profitability with a 7.6% profit margin vs 7.4%. AES trades at a lower P/E of 11.0x. AES earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
AES
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
KEN
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+9.3%
Fair Value
$18.13
Current Price
$14.45
$3.68 discount
Margin of Safety
-40.1%
Fair Value
$54.44
Current Price
$87.72
$33.28 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 43.1% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
4.7% revenue growth
ROE of 1.9% — below average capital efficiency
7.4% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
ROE of 5.1% — below average capital efficiency
7.6% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 93.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AES
The strongest argument for AES centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.09 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : KEN
The strongest argument for KEN centers on Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 43.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AES
The primary concerns for AES are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 7.98 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
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.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AES profiles as a value stock while KEN is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
AES carries more volatility with a beta of 1.01 — expect wider price swings.
KEN is growing revenue faster at 43.1% — sustainability is the question.
KEN generates stronger free cash flow (53M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AES scores higher overall (55/100 vs 40/100). 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.
The AES Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED · USA
The AES Corporation is a Fortune 500 company that generates and distributes electrical power. AES is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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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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