Kenon Holdings (KEN)vsQualcomm Incorporated (QCOM)
KEN
Kenon Holdings
$81.36
+1.74%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.06B
QCOM
Qualcomm Incorporated
$130.35
+1.31%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $137.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Qualcomm Incorporated generates 5694% more annual revenue ($44.87B vs $774.30M). KEN leads profitability with a 63.8% profit margin vs 12.0%. QCOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
KEN
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
QCOM
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for KEN.
Margin of Safety
-285.6%
Fair Value
$33.80
Current Price
$130.35
$96.55 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
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 27.5%
Generating 4.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Earnings declined 95.6%
Operating margin of -1.0%
Moderate valuation
Earnings declined 1.8%
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 : QCOM
The strongest argument for QCOM centers on Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity. PEG of 0.55 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : KEN
The primary concerns for KEN are EPS Growth, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : QCOM
The primary concerns for QCOM are P/E Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KEN profiles as a mature stock while QCOM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
QCOM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.27 — expect wider price swings.
KEN is growing revenue faster at 8.3% — sustainability is the question.
QCOM generates stronger free cash flow (4.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
QCOM scores higher overall (61/100 vs 44/100). 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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TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Qualcomm is an American multinational corporation headquartered in San Diego, California, and incorporated in Delaware. It creates semiconductors, software, and services related to wireless technology. It owns patents critical to the 5G, 4G, CDMA2000, TD-SCDMA and WCDMA mobile communications standards.
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