Head-to-Head Review: Kenon (NYSE:KEN) vs. Huaneng Power International (OTCMKTS:HUNGF)

Kenon ( NYSE:KEN – Get Your Free Report ) and Huaneng Power International ( OTCMKTS:HUNGF – Get Your Free Report ) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior investment? We’ll compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, risk, profitability and dividends.

Analyst recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations for Kenon and Huaneng Power International, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

return

This table compares Kenon and Huaneng Power International’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional and privileged ownership

13.4% of Kenon shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.9% of Huaneng Power International shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Kenon shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that big money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe the stock is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings and Rating

This table compares Kenon and Huaneng Power International’s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Huaneng Power International has lower revenue but higher earnings than Kenon. Kenon is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Huaneng Power International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Huaneng Power International beats Kenon in 6 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Kenon

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Kenon Holdings Ltd., through its subsidiaries, operates as an owner, developer and operator of power generation facilities in Israel, the United States and internationally. It operates through OPC Power Plants, CPV Group and ZIM segments. The Company is engaged in the production and supply of electricity and energy; development, construction and management of solar and wind energy and conventional natural gas power plants; and providing container liner shipping services. It also operates a fleet of 150 vessels. Kenon Holdings Ltd. was established in 2014 and is headquartered in Singapore. Kenon Holdings Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Ansonia Holdings Singapore BV

About Huaneng Power International

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Huaneng Power International, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, generates and sells electricity to regional or provincial grid companies in the People’s Republic of China and internationally. It develops, builds, operates and manages power plants and related projects. The company generates power from gas turbines, hydro, wind, photovoltaic, coal and biomass resources. It is also involved in the sale of coal ash and lime; loading and storage of goods; port, storage and transport activities; and the provision of heat and cold energy services, as well as thermal heating services. In addition, the company engages in the repair and maintenance of electrical equipment; steam and hot water supply; installation and repair of sanitary pipes; and energy engineering construction activities. Moreover, it involved in the provision of transport services; construction and operation of electricity distribution networks and heating pipeline networks; Activities of energy supply, energy transmission and substation project contracting; handling and transport of goods; and port management, investment and development activities. In addition, the company is engaged in industrial water and waste management, as well as providing environmental engineering services and information technology and management consulting services. It also sells raw and processed coal; and offers central heating and desalinated water services. As of December 31, 2022, the company had a controlled installed capacity of 127,228 megawatts and an installed low-carbon clean energy capacity of 33,171 MW. Huaneng Power International, Inc. was established in 1994 and is headquartered in Beijing, People’s Republic of China.

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