TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 4.21 PERP (TA-PR-E.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

TSX:TA-PR-E • CA89346D7505

20.85 CAD
-0.17 (-0.81%)
Last: Mar 2, 2026, 07:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, TA-PR-E scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. TA-PR-E was compared to 32 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. While TA-PR-E is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. TA-PR-E is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year TA-PR-E was profitable.
  • In the past year TA-PR-E had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In multiple years TA-PR-E reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
  • Of the past 5 years TA-PR-E 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
TA-PR-E.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFTA-PR-E.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -2.17%, TA-PR-E is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.88% of the companies in the same industry.
  • TA-PR-E has a Return On Equity (-12.58%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of TA-PR-E (2.51%) is better than 71.88% of its industry peers.
  • TA-PR-E had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.64%. This is above the industry average of 3.78%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (2.51%) for TA-PR-E is well below the 3 year average (8.64%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that TA-PR-E had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector 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
TA-PR-E.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICTA-PR-E.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

1.3 Margins

  • TA-PR-E's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 8.62%, TA-PR-E perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.88% of the companies in the same industry.
  • TA-PR-E's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of TA-PR-E (83.57%) is better than 84.38% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of TA-PR-E has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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%
TA-PR-E.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsTA-PR-E.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so TA-PR-E is still creating some value.
  • TA-PR-E has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
TA-PR-E.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingTA-PR-E.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
TA-PR-E.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsTA-PR-E.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • TA-PR-E has an Altman-Z score of 0.40. This is a bad value and indicates that TA-PR-E is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • TA-PR-E's Altman-Z score of 0.40 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TA-PR-E outperforms 56.25% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of TA-PR-E is 12.69, which is on the high side as it means it would take TA-PR-E, 12.69 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • TA-PR-E has a better Debt to FCF ratio (12.69) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.28 is on the high side and indicates that TA-PR-E has dependencies on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.28, TA-PR-E perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.28
Debt/FCF 12.69
Altman-Z 0.4
ROIC/WACC0.36
WACC6.99%
TA-PR-E.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFTA-PR-E.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

  • TA-PR-E has a Current Ratio of 0.79. This is a bad value and indicates that TA-PR-E is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.79, TA-PR-E perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.38% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.71 indicates that TA-PR-E may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • TA-PR-E's Quick ratio of 0.71 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TA-PR-E outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.79
Quick Ratio 0.71
TA-PR-E.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesTA-PR-E.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for TA-PR-E have decreased strongly by -63.34% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 173.82% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-63.34%
EPS 3Y173.82%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%75.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-14.71%

3.2 Future

  • TA-PR-E is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 64.21% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.31% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y120.62%
EPS Next 2Y48.43%
EPS Next 3Y64.21%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-16.25%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.43%
Revenue Next 3Y0.31%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
TA-PR-E.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesTA-PR-E.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B
TA-PR-E.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesTA-PR-E.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 1 -1 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • TA-PR-E is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 99.29.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of TA-PR-E is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.13, TA-PR-E is valued quite expensively.
  • TA-PR-E is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 46.03.
  • TA-PR-E's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. TA-PR-E is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • TA-PR-E is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.11, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 99.29
Fwd PE 46.03
TA-PR-E.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTA-PR-E.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

  • TA-PR-E's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, TA-PR-E is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.78
EV/EBITDA 12.85
TA-PR-E.CA Per share dataTA-PR-E.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of TA-PR-E may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as TA-PR-E's earnings are expected to grow with 64.21% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.82
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y48.43%
EPS Next 3Y64.21%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.46%, TA-PR-E has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • TA-PR-E's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.44.
  • TA-PR-E's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.46%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of TA-PR-E is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.10%!
  • TA-PR-E has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • TA-PR-E has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.1%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
TA-PR-E.CA Yearly Dividends per shareTA-PR-E.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • TA-PR-E has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
  • The dividend of TA-PR-E is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-64.77%
EPS Next 2Y48.43%
EPS Next 3Y64.21%
TA-PR-E.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendTA-PR-E.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M

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TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 4.21 PERP

TSX:TA-PR-E (3/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

20.85

-0.17 (-0.81%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)02-27
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners75.64%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.25%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.19B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)-193.00M
Analysts78.89
Price Target27.22 (30.55%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.46%
Yearly Dividend0.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.1%
DP-64.77%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date02-27
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-30.35%
Min EPS beat(2)-116.39%
Max EPS beat(2)55.69%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-161.55%
Min EPS beat(4)-564.33%
Max EPS beat(4)55.69%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-60.42%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)2.11%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-18.99%
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)-4.44%
PT rev (3m)25.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-50.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-50.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)105.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.09%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 99.29
Fwd PE 46.03
P/S 2.49
P/FCF 17.78
P/OCF 9.82
P/B 4.03
P/tB 8.11
EV/EBITDA 12.85
EPS(TTM)0.21
EY1.01%
EPS(NY)0.45
Fwd EY2.17%
FCF(TTM)1.17
FCFY5.63%
OCF(TTM)2.12
OCFY10.18%
SpS8.37
BVpS5.17
TBVpS2.57
PEG (NY)0.82
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number4.94
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 0.4
F-Score5
WACC6.99%
ROIC/WACC0.36
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)-63.34%
EPS 3Y173.82%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%75.14%
EPS Next Y120.62%
EPS Next 2Y48.43%
EPS Next 3Y64.21%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-14.71%
Revenue Next Year-16.25%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.43%
Revenue Next 3Y0.31%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-67.18%
EBIT growth 3Y17%
EBIT growth 5Y12.72%
EBIT Next Year53.72%
EBIT Next 3Y13.86%
EBIT Next 5Y13.87%
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 4.21 PERP / TA-PR-E.CA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for TA-PR-E stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to TA-PR-E.CA.


What is the valuation status for TA-PR-E stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 4.21 PERP (TA-PR-E.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of TA-PR-E stock?

TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 4.21 PERP (TA-PR-E.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for TA-PR-E stock?

The financial health rating of TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 4.21 PERP (TA-PR-E.CA) is 3 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 4.21 PERP (TA-PR-E.CA) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 4.21 PERP (TA-PR-E.CA) is expected to grow by 120.62% in the next year.