TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 2.877 PERP (TA-PR-D.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:TA-PR-D - CA89346D7687
18.43 CAD
-0.24 (-1.29%)
TA-PR-D gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 33 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of TA-PR-D get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. TA-PR-D has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. TA-PR-D also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
TA-PR-D had positive earnings in the past year.
TA-PR-D had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: TA-PR-D reported negative net income in multiple years.
TA-PR-D had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
TA-PR-D has a Return On Assets (-2.17%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of TA-PR-D (-12.58%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of TA-PR-D (2.51%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for TA-PR-D is above the industry average of 3.82%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.64%) for TA-PR-D is well above the current ROIC(2.51%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.17% | ||
| ROE | -12.58% | ||
| ROIC | 2.51% |
ROA(3y)3.11%
ROA(5y)-0.07%
ROE(3y)17.47%
ROE(5y)0.34%
ROIC(3y)8.64%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of TA-PR-D has grown nicely.
With a Operating Margin value of 8.62%, TA-PR-D perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TA-PR-D has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 83.57%, TA-PR-D belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.63% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of TA-PR-D has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 83.57% |
OM growth 3Y15.27%
OM growth 5Y8.46%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y22.94%
GM growth 3Y3.39%
GM growth 5Y-0.46%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), TA-PR-D is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, TA-PR-D has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, TA-PR-D has more shares outstanding
TA-PR-D has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
TA-PR-D has an Altman-Z score of 0.34. This is a bad value and indicates that TA-PR-D is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of TA-PR-D (0.34) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
TA-PR-D has a debt to FCF ratio of 12.69. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as TA-PR-D would need 12.69 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 12.69, TA-PR-D belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.28 is on the high side and indicates that TA-PR-D has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.28, TA-PR-D is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.34 |
ROIC/WACC0.38
WACC6.62%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.79 indicates that TA-PR-D may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
TA-PR-D has a Current ratio of 0.79. This is in the better half of the industry: TA-PR-D outperforms 65.63% of its industry peers.
TA-PR-D has a Quick Ratio of 0.79. This is a bad value and indicates that TA-PR-D is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.71, TA-PR-D is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for TA-PR-D have decreased strongly by -91.00% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, TA-PR-D shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 26.80% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, TA-PR-D shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -11.00% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, TA-PR-D shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.92% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-91%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y26.8%
EPS Q2Q%88.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.5%
Revenue growth 5Y3.92%
Sales Q2Q%-3.04%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, TA-PR-D will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 22.27% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.70% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-71.72%
EPS Next 2Y-25.75%
EPS Next 3Y-13.76%
EPS Next 5Y22.27%
Revenue Next Year-6.21%
Revenue Next 2Y-12.92%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.56%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.7%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 368.60 indicates a quite expensive valuation of TA-PR-D.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of TA-PR-D indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: TA-PR-D is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.89. TA-PR-D is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
TA-PR-D is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 59.69.
68.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TA-PR-D, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
TA-PR-D's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.59.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 368.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 59.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
TA-PR-D's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
81.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TA-PR-D, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.86 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of TA-PR-D may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as TA-PR-D's earnings are expected to decrease with -13.76% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)13.75
EPS Next 2Y-25.75%
EPS Next 3Y-13.76%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.38%, TA-PR-D is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.01, TA-PR-D pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
TA-PR-D's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.38% |
5.2 History
The dividend of TA-PR-D is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.10%!
TA-PR-D has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
As TA-PR-D did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.1%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years7
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of TA-PR-D are negative and hence is the payout ratio. TA-PR-D will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
TA-PR-D's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-64.77%
EPS Next 2Y-25.75%
EPS Next 3Y-13.76%
TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 2.877 PERP
TSX:TA-PR-D (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
18.43
-0.24 (-1.29%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners71.21%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.44%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.46B
Revenue(TTM)2.48B
Net Income(TTM)-193.00M
Analysts78.95
Price Target18.37 (-0.33%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.38% |
Yearly Dividend0.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.1%
DP-64.77%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-27.93%
Min EPS beat(2)-111.55%
Max EPS beat(2)55.69%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-160.34%
Min EPS beat(4)-564.33%
Max EPS beat(4)55.69%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-59.81%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)2.51%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-18.68%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)-14.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)10.93%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)10.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-14.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)24.1%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)16.4%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)30.69%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)30.68%
PT rev (1m)1.21%
PT rev (3m)-5.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.95%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)-63.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.81%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 368.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 59.69 | ||
| P/S | 2.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.67 | ||
| P/B | 3.56 | ||
| P/tB | 7.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.86 |
EPS(TTM)0.05
EY0.27%
EPS(NY)0.31
Fwd EY1.68%
FCF(TTM)1.17
FCFY6.37%
OCF(TTM)2.13
OCFY11.53%
SpS8.38
BVpS5.17
TBVpS2.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)13.75
Graham Number2.41
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.17% | ||
| ROE | -12.58% | ||
| ROCE | 3.04% | ||
| ROIC | 2.51% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.65% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3% | ||
| OM | 8.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 83.57% | ||
| FCFM | 14.01% |
ROA(3y)3.11%
ROA(5y)-0.07%
ROE(3y)17.47%
ROE(5y)0.34%
ROIC(3y)8.64%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)9.79%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)11.08%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)10.46%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y15.81%
ROICexgc growth 5Y18.53%
ROICexc growth 3Y15.46%
ROICexc growth 5Y17.81%
OM growth 3Y15.27%
OM growth 5Y8.46%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y22.94%
GM growth 3Y3.39%
GM growth 5Y-0.46%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.28
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.69 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.44 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 49.13% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.35% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.75 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.95% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.34 |
F-Score5
WACC6.62%
ROIC/WACC0.38
Cap/Depr(3y)120.63%
Cap/Depr(5y)98.51%
Cap/Sales(3y)23.21%
Cap/Sales(5y)22.28%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-91%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y26.8%
EPS Q2Q%88.25%
EPS Next Y-71.72%
EPS Next 2Y-25.75%
EPS Next 3Y-13.76%
EPS Next 5Y22.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.5%
Revenue growth 5Y3.92%
Sales Q2Q%-3.04%
Revenue Next Year-6.21%
Revenue Next 2Y-12.92%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.56%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.7%
EBIT growth 1Y-67.18%
EBIT growth 3Y17%
EBIT growth 5Y12.72%
EBIT Next Year63.68%
EBIT Next 3Y15.38%
EBIT Next 5Y18.02%
FCF growth 1Y-15.94%
FCF growth 3Y-2.47%
FCF growth 5Y2.59%
OCF growth 1Y-58.14%
OCF growth 3Y-7.35%
OCF growth 5Y-1.28%
TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 2.877 PERP / TA-PR-D.CA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to TA-PR-D.CA.
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TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 2.877 PERP (TA-PR-D.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
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The financial health rating of TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 2.877 PERP (TA-PR-D.CA) is 4 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 2.877 PERP (TA-PR-D.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 2.877 PERP (TA-PR-D.CA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -64.77%.