Kyushu Electric Power (OTCMKTS:KYSEY) and Kenon (NYSE:KEN) Head to Head Review

Kyushu Electric Power (OTCMKTS:KYSEY – Get Free Report) and Kenon (NYSE:KEN – Get Free Report) are both utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends and risk.

Earnings & Valuation

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

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

Dividends

Kyushu Electric Power pays an annual dividend of $0.09 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Kenon pays an annual dividend of $2.79 per share and has a dividend yield of 11.4%. Kyushu Electric Power pays out 0.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Kenon pays out -23.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Kenon is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Profitability

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings for Kyushu Electric Power and Kenon, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

14.8% of Kenon shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Kenon shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Kenon beats Kyushu Electric Power on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Kyushu Electric Power

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Kyushu Electric Power Company, Incorporated engages in the power generation, transmission, distribution, and sales in Japan and internationally. The company operates through Power Generation and Sales Business, Transmission and Distribution Business, ICT Services Business, Urban Development Business, Overseas Businesses, and Other Energy Services Business segments. It generates hydroelectric, thermal, geothermal, nuclear, and other power energy facilities. In addition, the company constructs, maintains, and sells electrical equipment, gas/LNG, coal, and renewable energy related services. Further, it is involved in data communication, optical broadband, information system, and data center business, as well as constructs and maintains telecommunications related services. Additionally, the company engages in development of real estate and social infrastructure business. Kyushu Electric Power Company, Incorporated was incorporated in 1951 and is headquartered in Fukuoka City, Japan.

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 engages in the generation and supply of electricity and energy; development, construction, and management of solar and wind energy, and conventional natural gas-fired power plants; and provision of container liner shipping services. It also operates a fleet of 150 vessels. 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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