Kenon Holdings (KEN)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
KEN
Kenon Holdings
$88.89
+2.95%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.50B
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$181.68
+0.18%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $252.56B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 7174% more annual revenue ($63.42B vs $871.93M). RY leads profitability with a 33.1% profit margin vs 7.6%. RY trades at a lower P/E of 17.0x. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
KEN
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
RY
Strong Buy68
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
Intrinsic value data unavailable for RY.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 43.1% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.2%
Generating 37.3B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
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%
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : RY
The strongest argument for RY centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.1% and operating margin at 46.2%.
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 : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KEN profiles as a hypergrowth stock while RY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
RY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
KEN is growing revenue faster at 43.1% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (37.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (68/100 vs 40/100), backed by strong 33.1% margins. 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 Bank of Canada
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Royal Bank of Canada is a globally diversified financial services company. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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