Kenon Holdings (KEN)vsShell PLC ADR (SHEL)
KEN
Kenon Holdings
$88.89
+2.95%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.50B
SHEL
Shell PLC ADR
$83.97
-0.32%
ENERGY · Cap: $243.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shell PLC ADR generates 30509% more annual revenue ($266.89B vs $871.93M). KEN leads profitability with a 7.6% profit margin vs 6.7%. SHEL trades at a lower P/E of 14.5x. SHEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
KEN
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
SHEL
Buy61
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
+4.5%
Fair Value
$84.58
Current Price
$83.97
$0.61 discount
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 376.2% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 1.6B in free cash flow
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%
6.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 3.3%
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 : SHEL
The strongest argument for SHEL centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.32 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : SHEL
The primary concerns for SHEL are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KEN profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SHEL 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.
SHEL generates stronger free cash flow (1.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SHEL scores higher overall (61/100 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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ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Shell plc is a global petrochemical and energy company. The company is headquartered in The Hague, the Netherlands.
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