Kenon Holdings
NYSE: KEN · UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS
Updated 2026-04-29
Kenon Holdings (KEN) Stock Valuation Analysis
Fair value estimate, historical valuation range, and quality signals for KEN.
Current price exceeds what fundamentals support. Risk/reward skewed unfavorably.
KEN historical valuation range
Where current P/E sits in KEN's own 5Y range.
KEN intrinsic value (DCF)
DCF-based fair value estimate vs current market price.
Intrinsic value calculated using discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on projected free cash flows, discount rate, and terminal growth assumptions. A positive margin of safety indicates the current price is below estimated fair value, providing a cushion against estimation error.
KEN valuation signals
Quick-read green flags, caution flags, and risks based on current metrics.
P/E Ratio — History
Current: 69.07x
P/S Ratio — History
Current: 5.24x
Is KEN overvalued in 2026?
Kenon Holdings (KEN) currently trades at $87.72 per share with a market capitalization of $4,570,949,000.00. Based on our multi-factor framework, the stock appears richly valued with a Smart Value Score of 40/100. This score blends growth quality, financial health, and price attractiveness into a single institutional-grade read.
The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 69.1x, above its 5-year median of 5.0x.
Looking at its own history, KEN is currently trading more expensive than 95% of the last 5Y on P/E. This places it in the 95th percentile of its historical range, a zone where forward returns have typically been muted.
Our discounted cash flow model estimates KEN's intrinsic value at $54.44 per share, against the current market price of $87.72. This implies a premium to fair value of -40.14%. The current price sits well above what projected cash flows justify, implying investors are paying for growth that has not yet materialized.
The Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 puts financial quality in a middling range, neither a standout strength nor an obvious red flag.
Bottom line: KEN appears richly valued on our framework, with a Smart Value Score of 40/100. At current levels the risk/reward is skewed against the buyer. A materially lower price or significant operational improvement would be needed to change the picture.
Frequently asked questions
Is KEN overvalued in 2026?
Based on a Smart Value Score of 40/100, KEN appears overvalued. Current price exceeds what fundamentals currently justify.
What is KEN's fair value?
Our DCF model estimates KEN's intrinsic value at $54.44 per share, versus the current price of $87.72. This produces a margin of safety of -40.14%.
What P/E ratio does KEN trade at?
KEN trades at a P/E of 69.1x on trailing twelve-month earnings, compared to its 5-year median of 5.0x.
Is KEN a buy based on valuation?
WallStSmart does not issue buy or sell recommendations. Our Smart Value Score of 40/100 reflects the combined read on growth, quality, and price. The profile skews cautious. Consider waiting for a better price or clearer operational improvement.
How does KEN's valuation compare to its history?
On P/E, KEN currently sits in the 95th percentile of its own 5Y range. That is historically expensive relative to where it has traded over the period.
What is KEN's Smart Value Score?
KEN's Smart Value Score is 40/100. The Smart Value Score is a proprietary WallStSmart metric blending growth quality, financial health, and valuation attractiveness into a single 0-100 read. Scores above 75 are rare and indicate strong multi-factor alignment.