Kenon Holdings (KEN)vsTransAlta Corp (TAC)
KEN
Kenon Holdings
$84.02
-3.40%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.06B
TAC
TransAlta Corp
$11.78
-5.08%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.73B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TransAlta Corp generates 211% more annual revenue ($2.40B vs $774.30M). KEN leads profitability with a 63.8% profit margin vs -5.7%. KEN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 44/100 (D).
KEN
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
TAC
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 64 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Earnings declined 95.6%
Operating margin of -102.0%
Trading at 10.4x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -9.6% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KEN
The strongest argument for KEN centers on Profit Margin, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 63.8% and operating margin at -102.0%.
Bull Case : TAC
TAC has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : KEN
The primary concerns for KEN are EPS Growth, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : TAC
The primary concerns for TAC are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KEN profiles as a mature stock while TAC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
KEN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.49 — expect wider price swings.
KEN is growing revenue faster at 8.3% — sustainability is the question.
TAC generates stronger free cash flow (147M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KEN scores higher overall (44/100 vs 31/100), backed by strong 63.8% margins. Both earn "Hold" and "Avoid" 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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UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
TransAlta Corporation owns, operates and develops a diverse fleet of electric power generation assets in Canada, the United States and Australia. The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
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