Kenon (KEN)
Market Price (11/18/2025): $56.48 | Market Cap: $2.8 BilSector: Utilities | Industry: Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders
Kenon (KEN)
Market Price (11/18/2025): $56.48Market Cap: $2.8 BilSector: UtilitiesIndustry: Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 18%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 13% | Trading close to highsDist 52W High is -1.5%, Dist 3Y High is -1.5% | Expensive valuation multiplesP/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 32x |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 33% | Stock price has recently run up significantly12M Rtn12 month market price return is 126% | |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 44% | ||
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Renewable Energy Transition, and Offshore Wind Development. Themes include Solar Energy Generation, Wind Energy Development, Show more. |
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 18%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 13% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 33% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 44% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Renewable Energy Transition, and Offshore Wind Development. Themes include Solar Energy Generation, Wind Energy Development, Show more. |
| Trading close to highsDist 52W High is -1.5%, Dist 3Y High is -1.5% |
| Expensive valuation multiplesP/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 32x |
| Stock price has recently run up significantly12M Rtn12 month market price return is 126% |
Market Valuation & Key Metrics
KEN Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
AI Generated Analysis | Feedback
For the approximate time period from July 31, 2025, to November 18, 2025, Kenon Holdings (KEN) experienced an 18.3% movement in its stock, driven by several key factors related to its primary subsidiary, OPC Energy, and broader investor sentiment.
1. Strong Q2 2025 Financial Performance.
Kenon Holdings reported robust Q2 2025 results on August 28, 2025, largely driven by its primary consolidated entity, OPC Energy. OPC's Adjusted EBITDA, including its proportionate share in associated companies, significantly increased to $90 million in Q2 2025, up from $66 million in Q2 2024. Additionally, OPC's revenue saw an $8 million increase in Q2 2025 compared to Q2 2024, excluding currency translation impacts.
2. Successful Capital Raising Initiatives by OPC.
OPC Energy successfully raised substantial capital, securing total gross proceeds of NIS 1,750 million (approximately $506 million) through offerings of new shares in June and August 2025. Kenon Holdings itself participated in the June offering with an investment of approximately $90 million, demonstrating continued commitment to its subsidiary's growth.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| KEN Return | 57% | 84% | -17% | -19% | 62% | 92% | 506% |
| Peers Return | 17% | 31% | -7% | 3% | 80% | 55% | 308% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 13% | 107% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| KEN Win Rate | 67% | 67% | 42% | 33% | 75% | 70% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 52% | 50% | 35% | 57% | 67% | 70% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| KEN Max Drawdown | -49% | -9% | -19% | -41% | -6% | -11% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -38% | -5% | -19% | -23% | -14% | -20% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: NRG, TLN, AES, TAC, KEN.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 11/17/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | KEN | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -75.3% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 304.4% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -52.1% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 108.6% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 163 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -55.5% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 124.5% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 1010 days | 120 days |
Compare to NRG, TLN, AES, TAC, KEN
In The Past
Kenon's stock fell -75.3% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 3/23/2022. A -75.3% loss requires a 304.4% gain to breakeven.
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Latest Trefis Analyses
| Title | Topic | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DASHBOARDS | |||
| Would You Still Hold Kenon Stock If It Fell 30%? | Return | ||
| KEN Dip Buy Analysis | |||
| Day 7 of Gains Streak for Kenon Stock with 18% Return (vs. 57% YTD) [7/9/2025] | |||
| Kenon Total Shareholder Return (TSR): 69.7% in 2024 and 42.3% 3-yr compounded annual returns (above peer average) | |||
| Kenon (KEN) Operating Cash Flow Comparison | Financials | ||
| Kenon (KEN) Net Income Comparison | Financials | ||
| Kenon (KEN) Operating Income Comparison | Financials | ||
| Kenon (KEN) Revenue Comparison | Financials | ||
| ARTICLES | |||
| Small Cap Stocks Trading At 52-Week High | November 14th, 2025 | ||
| Small Cap Stocks Trading At 52-Week High | July 17th, 2025 | ||
| KEN Stock Up 18% after 7-Day Win Streak | July 10th, 2025 |
Trade Ideas
Select past ideas related to KEN. For more, see Trefis Trade Ideas.
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09262025 | PCG | PG&E | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 10.3% | 10.3% | 0.0% |
| 09052025 | AES | AES | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 8.2% | 8.2% | -3.2% |
| 05312025 | VST | Vistra | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | 9.0% | 9.0% | 0.0% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09262025 | PCG | PG&E | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 10.3% | 10.3% | 0.0% |
| 09052025 | AES | AES | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 8.2% | 8.2% | -3.2% |
| 05312025 | VST | Vistra | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | 9.0% | 9.0% | 0.0% |
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Peer Comparisons for Kenon
Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 56.37 |
| Mkt Cap | 9.9 |
| Rev LTM | 2,484 |
| Op Inc LTM | 290 |
| FCF LTM | 226 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 66 |
| CFO LTM | 630 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 917 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 5.1% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | -0.6% |
| Rev Chg Q | 5.7% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 1.4% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 8.7% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 10.7% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 0.1% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 25.4% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 29.6% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 5.7% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 1.0% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 9.9 |
| P/S | 1.7 |
| P/EBIT | 31.7 |
| P/E | 9.4 |
| P/CFO | 10.9 |
| Total Yield | 4.6% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | -2.7% |
| D/E | 0.5 |
| Net D/E | 0.4 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | -3.3% |
| 3M Rtn | 8.8% |
| 6M Rtn | 53.4% |
| 12M Rtn | 79.4% |
| 3Y Rtn | 92.8% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | -3.4% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 6.2% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 41.5% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | 67.0% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | 16.0% |
Returns Analyses
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 6302025 | 8282025 | 6-K 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5282025 | 6-K 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 4022025 | 20-F 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 12052024 | 6-K 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 9092024 | 6-K 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 6032024 | 6-K 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 3262024 | 20-F 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11292023 | 6-K 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8312023 | 6-K 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 6052023 | 6-K 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 3302023 | 20-F 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11302022 | 6-K 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8312022 | 6-K 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 6012022 | 6-K 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 3312022 | 20-F 12/31/2021 |
| 9302021 | 11302021 | 6-K 9/30/2021 |
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