Kenon Holdings (KEN)vsNorthWestern Corporation (NWE)
KEN
Kenon Holdings
$88.89
+2.95%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.50B
NWE
NorthWestern Corporation
$72.39
-0.03%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.37B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
NorthWestern Corporation generates 88% more annual revenue ($1.64B vs $871.93M). NWE leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 7.6%. NWE trades at a lower P/E of 26.1x. NWE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
KEN
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
NWE
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-39.5%
Fair Value
$54.68
Current Price
$88.89
$34.21 premium
Margin of Safety
-5.1%
Fair Value
$65.14
Current Price
$72.39
$7.25 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 43.1% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 23.0%
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%
Moderate valuation
ROE of 5.8% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KEN
The strongest argument for KEN centers on Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 43.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : NWE
The strongest argument for NWE centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : KEN
The primary concerns for KEN are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 68.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : NWE
The primary concerns for NWE are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KEN profiles as a hypergrowth stock while NWE is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
KEN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.38 — 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
NWE 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.
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
NorthWestern Corporation, doing business as NorthWestern Energy, provides electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial and industrial customers. The company is headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
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