Kenon Holdings (KEN)vsMiddlesex Water Company (MSEX)
KEN
Kenon Holdings
$91.99
-3.72%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.57B
MSEX
Middlesex Water Company
$51.15
+0.43%
UTILITIES · Cap: $948.54M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Kenon Holdings generates 338% more annual revenue ($871.93M vs $199.11M). MSEX leads profitability with a 22.1% profit margin vs 7.6%. MSEX trades at a lower P/E of 21.2x. MSEX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
KEN
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
MSEX
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-39.8%
Fair Value
$54.56
Current Price
$91.99
$37.43 premium
Margin of Safety
-12.8%
Fair Value
$45.82
Current Price
$51.15
$5.33 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 43.1% year-over-year
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 29.3%
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%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KEN
The strongest argument for KEN centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 43.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MSEX
The strongest argument for MSEX centers on Profit Margin, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.1% and operating margin at 29.3%.
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.
Bear Case : MSEX
The primary concerns for MSEX are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KEN profiles as a hypergrowth stock while MSEX is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
MSEX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.78 — 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
MSEX scores higher overall (59/100 vs 40/100), backed by strong 22.1% margins. 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 - REGULATED WATER · USA
Middlesex Water Company owns and operates regulated water and wastewater utility systems. The company is headquartered in Iselin, New Jersey.
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