Kenon Holdings (KEN)vsTalen Energy Corporation (TLN)
KEN
Kenon Holdings
$84.02
-3.40%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.06B
TLN
Talen Energy Corporation
$302.97
-10.91%
UTILITIES · Cap: $14.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Talen Energy Corporation generates 239% more annual revenue ($2.63B vs $774.30M). KEN leads profitability with a 63.8% profit margin vs -8.3%. KEN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 44/100 (D).
KEN
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
TLN
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
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
Revenue surging 58.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 34.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Earnings declined 95.6%
Operating margin of -102.0%
Trading at 12.7x book value
ROE of -17.7% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Operating margin of -36.1%
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 : TLN
The strongest argument for TLN centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 58.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : KEN
The primary concerns for KEN are EPS Growth, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : TLN
The primary concerns for TLN are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KEN profiles as a mature stock while TLN is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TLN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.61 — expect wider price swings.
TLN is growing revenue faster at 58.0% — sustainability is the question.
TLN generates stronger free cash flow (240M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KEN scores higher overall (44/100 vs 42/100), backed by strong 63.8% margins. Both earn "Hold" 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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