Kenon Holdings (KEN)vsSpotify Technology SA (SPOT)
KEN
Kenon Holdings
$88.89
+2.95%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.50B
SPOT
Spotify Technology SA
$417.83
-2.25%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $87.44B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Spotify Technology SA generates 1910% more annual revenue ($17.53B vs $871.93M). SPOT leads profitability with a 15.4% profit margin vs 7.6%. SPOT trades at a lower P/E of 28.2x. SPOT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
KEN
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
SPOT
Buy64
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
-44.3%
Fair Value
$337.63
Current Price
$417.83
$80.20 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 38 in profit
Earnings expanding 222.4% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
Moderate valuation
Trading at 8.8x book value
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 : SPOT
The strongest argument for SPOT centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.4% and operating margin at 15.8%.
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 : SPOT
The primary concerns for SPOT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KEN profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SPOT is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
SPOT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.55 — expect wider price swings.
KEN is growing revenue faster at 43.1% — sustainability is the question.
SPOT generates stronger free cash flow (845M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SPOT scores higher overall (64/100 vs 40/100), backed by strong 15.4% margins. 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.
Visit Website →Spotify Technology SA
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION · USA
Spotify Technology SA, provides audio streaming services worldwide. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
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