Kenon Holdings (KEN)vsXcel Energy Inc (XEL)
KEN
Kenon Holdings
$87.72
-0.97%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.57B
XEL
Xcel Energy Inc
$82.95
+5.24%
UTILITIES · Cap: $49.20B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Xcel Energy Inc generates 1582% more annual revenue ($14.67B vs $871.93M). XEL leads profitability with a 13.8% profit margin vs 7.6%. XEL trades at a lower P/E of 23.1x. XEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
KEN
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
XEL
Buy62
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
Intrinsic value data unavailable for XEL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 43.1% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 20.8% YoY
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
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : XEL
The strongest argument for XEL centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 14.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : XEL
The primary concerns for XEL are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KEN profiles as a hypergrowth stock while XEL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
XEL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.44 — 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
XEL scores higher overall (62/100 vs 40/100) and 14.1% revenue growth. 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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UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Xcel Energy Inc. is a utility holding company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving more than 3.7 million electric customers and 2.1 million natural gas customers in Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Colorado, Texas, and New Mexico as of 2019. It consists of four operating subsidiaries: Northern States Power-Minnesota, Northern States Power-Wisconsin, Public Service Company of Colorado, and Southwestern Public Service Co.
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