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Kenon Holdings (KEN)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: KEN (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
0 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 3.65% | Avg. Invested days 39 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.03B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 102.66 | 1Y Target Price 29.85 |
Price to earnings Ratio 102.66 | 1Y Target Price 29.85 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.43 | 52 Weeks Range 20.10 - 39.69 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 20.10 - 39.69 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 12.30% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.38 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 79.14% | Operating Margin (TTM) 4.92% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.89% | Return on Equity (TTM) 28.8% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 102.66 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 2174380940 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.68 |
Enterprise Value 2174380940 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.68 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.86 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.49 | Shares Outstanding 52150200 | Shares Floating 20524909 |
Shares Outstanding 52150200 | Shares Floating 20524909 | ||
Percent Insiders 62.37 | Percent Institutions 21.4 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Kenon Holdings
Company Overview
History and Background
Kenon Holdings is a holding company that primarily invests in growth-oriented businesses, focusing on power and automotive industries. It was formed following a restructuring of Israel Corporation in 2014.
Core Business Areas
- OPC Energy: Operates power plants in Israel and the US, providing electricity to industrial and residential customers.
- Qoros: An automotive company focused on the design, development, and production of vehicles (primarily sold in China). Kenon has a very small ownership interest.
- Zhejiang Yongtai Technology Co., Ltd.: Produces lithium-ion battery materials (LIFSI), including additives, and chemicals.
Leadership and Structure
Kenon Holdings operates under a board of directors and is led by its executive management team. Its structure is that of a holding company, with investments in various subsidiaries.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Electricity Generation (OPC Energy): OPC Energy generates and sells electricity. Market share varies by region; competes with national and private power producers. Market share in Israel can be estimated around 5% based on its generating capacity. Competitors include Israel Electric Corporation.
- LIFSI Production (Yongtai): Yongtai produces Lithium Bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide (LIFSI), a key electrolyte salt for advanced lithium-ion batteries. The competitors include companies like Soulbrain, Central Glass, and Mitsui Chemicals. Market share data is difficult to ascertain, but Yongtai is a significant player in this space.
- Automobiles (Qoros): Qoros produced automobiles, however, Kenon Holdings currently owns a very small percentage. It faces intense competition from both international and domestic brands in China.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The power generation industry is characterized by increasing demand for renewable energy and efficient power solutions. The automotive industry is transitioning towards electric vehicles (EVs). The Lithium Bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide (LIFSI) sector is projected for significant growth due to EV adoption.
Positioning
Kenon Holdings's positioning is as a holding company with investments in growing, yet capital-intensive, industries. Its competitive advantage lies in its ability to identify and nurture promising businesses, but faces challenges of high capital expenditure requirements.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
TAM for global power generation is in the trillions of USD. Kenon Holdings is focused in Israel and the US, so its applicable TAM is a fraction of this. The global EV battery market is also in the trillions, with LIFSI being a smaller but rapidly growing segment. Kenon's Yongtai's TAM depends on LIFSI's penetration in new EV batteries, with is small.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified holdings
- Exposure to growing industries (power, EV batteries)
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- High capital expenditure requirements
- Dependence on performance of subsidiaries
- Geographic concentration in certain markets
Opportunities
- Expansion into new markets
- Investment in renewable energy technologies
- Increased adoption of EVs driving demand for LIFSI
Threats
- Regulatory changes in the power and automotive industries
- Competition from larger, more established players
- Economic downturns affecting demand for electricity and vehicles
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- IEC.TA
- ALB
- SQM
Competitive Landscape
Kenon Holdings faces competition from established players in the power, automotive, and chemical industries. Its success depends on its ability to execute its strategic initiatives and differentiate itself in these competitive markets.
Major Acquisitions
n/a
- Year: 2014
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
- Strategic Rationale: Kenon was formed following a restructuring of Israel Corporation in 2014.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been dependent on the performance of its subsidiaries, resulting in uneven growth patterns.
Future Projections: Future growth depends on the success of OPC Energy and Yongtai.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding power generation capacity and increasing LIFSI production.
Summary
Kenon Holdings is a holding company with diverse investments in industries with high growth potential, like power generation and electric vehicle batteries. Its dependence on the success of its subsidiaries makes it vulnerable to market conditions and competition in each industry. Recent initiatives focused on expanding generation and increasing LIFSI production, indicate a focus on long-term profitability. However, significant capital expenditure requirements and volatile shareholder returns are factors investors should consider before investing. Overall Kenon holdings requires careful monitoring of its investments to ensure they are achieving success.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings, market research reports, industry publications
- Yahoo Finance
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market data is subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Kenon Holdings
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2015-01-14 | CEO & Executive Director Mr. Robert L. Rosen J.D. | ||
Sector Utilities | Industry Utilities - Independent Power Producers | Full time employees 344 | Website https://www.kenon-holdings.com |
Full time employees 344 | Website https://www.kenon-holdings.com | ||
Kenon Holdings Ltd., through its subsidiaries, operates as an owner, developer, and operator of power generation facilities in Israel and the United States. It engages in the generation and supply of electricity, and energy; development, construction, operation of power plants, and energy generation facilities using natural gas and renewable energy; and management of solar and wind energy, and conventional natural gas-fired power plants. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Singapore. Kenon Holdings Ltd. is a subsidiary of Ansonia Holdings Singapore B.V.
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