Kenon Holdings (KEN)vsSouthwest Gas Holdings Inc (SWX)
KEN
Kenon Holdings
$87.72
-0.97%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.57B
SWX
Southwest Gas Holdings Inc
$91.90
+0.21%
UTILITIES · Cap: $6.65B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Southwest Gas Holdings Inc generates 123% more annual revenue ($1.94B vs $871.93M). SWX leads profitability with a 22.7% profit margin vs 7.6%. SWX trades at a lower P/E of 28.3x. SWX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
KEN
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
SWX
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-40.1%
Fair Value
$54.44
Current Price
$87.72
$33.28 premium
Margin of Safety
-18.3%
Fair Value
$72.67
Current Price
$91.90
$19.23 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 43.1% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 33.9%
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
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
Moderate valuation
ROE of 6.1% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 13.1%
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 : SWX
The strongest argument for SWX centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.7% and operating margin at 33.9%.
Bear Case : KEN
The primary concerns for KEN are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 69.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : SWX
The primary concerns for SWX are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KEN profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SWX is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
SWX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.59 — expect wider price swings.
KEN is growing revenue faster at 43.1% — sustainability is the question.
KEN generates stronger free cash flow (53M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SWX scores higher overall (57/100 vs 40/100), backed by strong 22.7% 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 →Southwest Gas Holdings Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. purchases, distributes and transports natural gas in Arizona, Nevada and California. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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