Kenon Holdings (KEN)vsMercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)
KEN
Kenon Holdings
$81.36
+1.74%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.06B
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,639.47
+1.70%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $81.72B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MercadoLibre Inc. generates 3631% more annual revenue ($28.89B vs $774.30M). KEN leads profitability with a 63.8% profit margin vs 6.9%. MELI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
KEN
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
MELI
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for KEN.
Margin of Safety
-654.6%
Fair Value
$267.44
Current Price
$1639.47
$1372.03 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
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Revenue surging 44.6% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 4.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Earnings declined 95.6%
Operating margin of -1.0%
Trading at 12.3x book value
6.9% 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 -1.0%.
Bull Case : MELI
The strongest argument for MELI centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 44.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.76 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : KEN
The primary concerns for KEN are EPS Growth, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : MELI
The primary concerns for MELI are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 41.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KEN profiles as a mature stock while MELI is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MELI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.53 — expect wider price swings.
MELI is growing revenue faster at 44.6% — sustainability is the question.
MELI generates stronger free cash flow (4.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MELI scores higher overall (62/100 vs 44/100) and 44.6% 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.
Visit Website →MercadoLibre Inc.
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL · USA
MercadoLibre, Inc. operates online trading platforms in Latin America. The company is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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