Kenon Holdings (KEN)vsNextera Energy Inc (NEE)
KEN
Kenon Holdings
$63.83
-5.32%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.43B
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc
$89.28
-0.92%
UTILITIES · Cap: $183.53B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextera Energy Inc generates 2670% more annual revenue ($27.87B vs $1.01B). NEE leads profitability with a 29.4% profit margin vs 8.0%. NEE trades at a lower P/E of 22.3x. NEE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
KEN
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
NEE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-60.0%
Fair Value
$47.69
Current Price
$63.83
$16.14 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NEE.
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
Strong operational efficiency at 30.2%
Earnings expanding 160.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 4.2% — below average capital efficiency
8.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.3%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : NEE
The strongest argument for NEE centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.4% and operating margin at 30.2%.
Bear Case : KEN
The primary concerns for KEN are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 43.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.64 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : NEE
The primary concerns for NEE are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KEN profiles as a hypergrowth stock while NEE is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
NEE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.67 — expect wider price swings.
KEN is growing revenue faster at 73.2% — sustainability is the question.
KEN generates stronger free cash flow (-144M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 29.4% margins. 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 - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
NextEra Energy, Inc. is an American energy company with about 46 gigawatts of generating capacity, revenues of over $17 billion in 2017, and about 14,000 employees throughout the US and Canada. Its subsidiaries include Florida Power & Light (FPL), NextEra Energy Resources, NextEra Energy Partners, Gulf Power Company, and NextEra Energy Services.
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