TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 2.877 PERP (TA-PR-D.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:TA-PR-D - CA89346D7687
18.92 CAD
+0.07 (+0.37%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to TA-PR-D. TA-PR-D was compared to 32 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 does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively. TA-PR-D also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year TA-PR-D was profitable.
In the past year TA-PR-D had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: TA-PR-D reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years TA-PR-D had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of TA-PR-D (-1.87%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
TA-PR-D has a Return On Equity (-10.58%) which is in line with its industry peers.
TA-PR-D has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.34%. This is in the better half of the industry: TA-PR-D outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for TA-PR-D is above the industry average of 4.64%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.64%) for TA-PR-D is well above the current ROIC(3.34%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.87% | ||
| ROE | -10.58% | ||
| ROIC | 3.34% |
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.
TA-PR-D has a Operating Margin of 11.45%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TA-PR-D outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
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 83.61%, TA-PR-D belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
TA-PR-D's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.45% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 83.61% |
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.
The number of shares outstanding for TA-PR-D has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, TA-PR-D has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, TA-PR-D has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
TA-PR-D has an Altman-Z score of 0.39. This is a bad value and indicates that TA-PR-D is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.39, TA-PR-D perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.13% of the companies in the same industry.
TA-PR-D has a debt to FCF ratio of 14.89. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as TA-PR-D would need 14.89 years to pay back of all of its debts.
TA-PR-D's Debt to FCF ratio of 14.89 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TA-PR-D outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
TA-PR-D has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.28. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
TA-PR-D's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.28 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TA-PR-D outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.39 |
ROIC/WACC0.5
WACC6.7%
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 better Current ratio (0.79) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.72 indicates that TA-PR-D may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.72, TA-PR-D is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 |
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.
The Revenue for TA-PR-D has decreased by -15.20% in the past year. This is quite bad
TA-PR-D shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.92% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-91%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y26.8%
EPS Q2Q%88.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.2%
Revenue growth 3Y1.5%
Revenue growth 5Y3.92%
Sales Q2Q%-3.04%
3.2 Future
TA-PR-D is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 22.27% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, TA-PR-D will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.70% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-34.41%
EPS Next 2Y-28.76%
EPS Next 3Y-3.11%
EPS Next 5Y22.27%
Revenue Next Year-1.86%
Revenue Next 2Y-10.11%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.79%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.7%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 378.40, the valuation of TA-PR-D can be described as expensive.
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 65.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
TA-PR-D is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.06, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
TA-PR-D is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 66.58.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, TA-PR-D is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.63% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of TA-PR-D to the average of the S&P500 Index (32.73), we can say TA-PR-D is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 378.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 66.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
TA-PR-D's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, TA-PR-D is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.27 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of TA-PR-D may justify a higher PE ratio.
TA-PR-D's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.11% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)14.12
EPS Next 2Y-28.76%
EPS Next 3Y-3.11%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.53%, TA-PR-D is a good candidate for dividend investing.
TA-PR-D's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.18.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, TA-PR-D pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.53% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of TA-PR-D grows each year by 6.10%, which is quite nice.
TA-PR-D has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
TA-PR-D has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
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-74.25%
EPS Next 2Y-28.76%
EPS Next 3Y-3.11%
TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 2.877 PERP
TSX:TA-PR-D (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
18.92
+0.07 (+0.37%)
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 Cap5.61B
Revenue(TTM)2.85B
Net Income(TTM)-167.00M
Analysts78.95
Price Target16.43 (-13.16%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.53% |
Yearly Dividend0.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.1%
DP-74.25%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)17.25%
Min EPS beat(2)-21.18%
Max EPS beat(2)55.69%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-176.87%
Min EPS beat(4)-564.33%
Max EPS beat(4)55.69%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-7.79%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)9.91%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-93.68%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)-14.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)20.88%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)12.25%
Min Revenue beat(4)-14.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)24.1%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)27.41%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)34.69%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)33.54%
PT rev (1m)-9.49%
PT rev (3m)-15.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-27.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)122.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 378.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 66.58 | ||
| P/S | 2.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.51 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.23 | ||
| P/B | 3.55 | ||
| P/tB | 7.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.27 |
EPS(TTM)0.05
EY0.26%
EPS(NY)0.28
Fwd EY1.5%
FCF(TTM)1.02
FCFY5.4%
OCF(TTM)2.05
OCFY10.84%
SpS8.46
BVpS5.33
TBVpS2.69
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)14.12
Graham Number2.45
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.87% | ||
| ROE | -10.58% | ||
| ROCE | 4.04% | ||
| ROIC | 3.34% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.5% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.96% | ||
| OM | 11.45% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 83.61% | ||
| FCFM | 12.09% |
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.28
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.89 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.18 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 53.32% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 12.17% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.05 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70.78% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.39 |
F-Score4
WACC6.7%
ROIC/WACC0.5
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-34.41%
EPS Next 2Y-28.76%
EPS Next 3Y-3.11%
EPS Next 5Y22.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.2%
Revenue growth 3Y1.5%
Revenue growth 5Y3.92%
Sales Q2Q%-3.04%
Revenue Next Year-1.86%
Revenue Next 2Y-10.11%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.79%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.7%
EBIT growth 1Y-71.1%
EBIT growth 3Y17%
EBIT growth 5Y12.72%
EBIT Next Year62.36%
EBIT Next 3Y15.14%
EBIT Next 5Y18.02%
FCF growth 1Y269.27%
FCF growth 3Y-2.47%
FCF growth 5Y2.59%
OCF growth 1Y-40.86%
OCF growth 3Y-7.35%
OCF growth 5Y-1.28%
TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 2.877 PERP / TA-PR-D.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 2.877 PERP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to TA-PR-D.CA.
What is the valuation status for TA-PR-D stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 2.877 PERP (TA-PR-D.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 2.877 PERP?
TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 2.877 PERP (TA-PR-D.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
How financially healthy is TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 2.877 PERP?
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 -74.25%.