Kenon Holdings (KEN)vsRoyal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL)
KEN
Kenon Holdings
$88.89
+2.95%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.50B
RCL
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd
$275.24
-2.00%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $73.82B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd generates 2009% more annual revenue ($18.39B vs $871.93M). RCL leads profitability with a 24.4% profit margin vs 7.6%. RCL trades at a lower P/E of 16.8x. RCL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
KEN
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
RCL
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
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
-56.5%
Fair Value
$213.30
Current Price
$275.24
$61.94 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 43.1% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 50 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 26.2%
Earnings expanding 28.9% YoY
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%
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : RCL
The strongest argument for RCL centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.4% and operating margin at 26.2%. Revenue growth of 11.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : RCL
The primary concerns for RCL are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KEN profiles as a hypergrowth stock while RCL is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
RCL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.78 — expect wider price swings.
KEN is growing revenue faster at 43.1% — sustainability is the question.
RCL generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RCL scores higher overall (72/100 vs 40/100), backed by strong 24.4% margins and 11.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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 →Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · TRAVEL SERVICES · USA
Royal Caribbean Group, formerly known as Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., is an American global cruise holding company incorporated in Liberia and based in Miami, Florida, US.
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