TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 4.28 PERP (TA-PR-E.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:TA-PR-E • CA89346D7505

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This TA-PR-E.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. TA-PR-E.CA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year TA-PR-E was profitable.
  • TA-PR-E had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In multiple years TA-PR-E reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years TA-PR-E always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2025 0 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • TA-PR-E's Return On Assets of -2.19% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TA-PR-E outperforms 56.25% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of TA-PR-E (-13.58%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • TA-PR-E's Return On Invested Capital of 1.39% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TA-PR-E outperforms 53.13% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for TA-PR-E is above the industry average of 2.46%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (6.58%) for TA-PR-E is well above the current ROIC(1.39%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.19%
ROE -13.58%
ROIC 1.39%
ROA(3y)2.37%
ROA(5y)0.18%
ROE(3y)12.82%
ROE(5y)0.48%
ROIC(3y)6.58%
ROIC(5y)5.82%
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 2025 0 20 -20 40

1.3 Margins

  • TA-PR-E has a Operating Margin (5.28%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • TA-PR-E's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 83.91%, TA-PR-E belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • TA-PR-E's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.28%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 83.91%
OM growth 3Y-33.73%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.63%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
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 2025 0 20 -20 40 60 80

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2. TA-PR-E.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • TA-PR-E has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for TA-PR-E has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for TA-PR-E has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • TA-PR-E has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
TA-PR-E.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingTA-PR-E.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • TA-PR-E has an Altman-Z score of 0.32. 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 0.32 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TA-PR-E outperforms 53.13% of its industry peers.
  • TA-PR-E has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.31. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as TA-PR-E would need 11.31 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • TA-PR-E's Debt to FCF ratio of 11.31 is amongst the best of the industry. TA-PR-E outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
  • TA-PR-E has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.44. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of TA-PR-E (2.44) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.44
Debt/FCF 11.31
Altman-Z 0.32
ROIC/WACC0.21
WACC6.59%
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 2025 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.73 indicates that TA-PR-E may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of TA-PR-E (0.73) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • TA-PR-E has a Quick Ratio of 0.73. 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.
  • TA-PR-E has a Quick ratio (0.67) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.73
Quick Ratio 0.67
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 2025 1B 2B 3B

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3. TA-PR-E.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for TA-PR-E have decreased strongly by -64.29% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, TA-PR-E shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 171.44% on average per year.
  • TA-PR-E shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -15.47%.
  • TA-PR-E shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.74% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-64.29%
EPS 3Y171.44%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%72.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.47%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.85%
Revenue growth 5Y2.74%
Sales Q2Q%-14.71%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 72.72% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -2.31% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.89%
EPS Next 2Y39.8%
EPS Next 3Y72.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-16.95%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.98%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.31%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last 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. TA-PR-E.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 103.00, TA-PR-E can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, TA-PR-E is valued a bit cheaper than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.53. TA-PR-E is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 92.88, the valuation of TA-PR-E can be described as expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, TA-PR-E is valued a bit cheaper than 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
  • TA-PR-E's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 37.95.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 103
Fwd PE 92.88
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 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of TA-PR-E is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, TA-PR-E is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.95
EV/EBITDA 14.08
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 high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as TA-PR-E's earnings are expected to grow with 72.72% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)9.45
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y39.8%
EPS Next 3Y72.72%

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5. TA-PR-E.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.46%, TA-PR-E has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.33, TA-PR-E is paying slightly less dividend.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, TA-PR-E has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
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 6.16%!
  • TA-PR-E has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.16%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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-66.32%
EPS Next 2Y39.8%
EPS Next 3Y72.72%
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 2025 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M

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TA-PR-E.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 4.28 PERP

TSX:TA-PR-E (4/15/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

20.6

-0.08 (-0.39%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)02-27
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners70.91%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.12B
Revenue(TTM)2.40B
Net Income(TTM)-190.00M
Analysts80
Price Target24.4 (18.45%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.46%
Yearly Dividend0.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.16%
DP-66.32%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date02-27
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-144.04%
Min EPS beat(2)-171.69%
Max EPS beat(2)-116.39%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-63.39%
Min EPS beat(4)-171.69%
Max EPS beat(4)55.69%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-52.36%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)6.8%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)1.32%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.71%
Max Revenue beat(2)10.93%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.83%
Min Revenue beat(4)-14.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)20.88%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)11.02%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)25.98%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)29.09%
PT rev (1m)-10.36%
PT rev (3m)-11.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)34.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)-36.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.99%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 103
Fwd PE 92.88
P/S 2.55
P/FCF 15.95
P/OCF 9.48
P/B 4.38
P/tB 9.57
EV/EBITDA 14.08
EPS(TTM)0.2
EY0.97%
EPS(NY)0.22
Fwd EY1.08%
FCF(TTM)1.29
FCFY6.27%
OCF(TTM)2.17
OCFY10.55%
SpS8.09
BVpS4.71
TBVpS2.15
PEG (NY)9.45
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number4.60177 (-77.66%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.19%
ROE -13.58%
ROCE 1.86%
ROIC 1.39%
ROICexc 1.47%
ROICexgc 1.67%
OM 5.28%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 83.91%
FCFM 15.97%
ROA(3y)2.37%
ROA(5y)0.18%
ROE(3y)12.82%
ROE(5y)0.48%
ROIC(3y)6.58%
ROIC(5y)5.82%
ROICexc(3y)7.13%
ROICexc(5y)6.63%
ROICexgc(3y)8.05%
ROICexgc(5y)7.5%
ROCE(3y)8.79%
ROCE(5y)7.77%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-39.73%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-39.7%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-33.73%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.63%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.28
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.44
Debt/FCF 11.31
Debt/EBITDA 4.84
Cap/Depr 45.25%
Cap/Sales 10.89%
Interest Coverage 0.45
Cash Conversion 91.5%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.73
Quick Ratio 0.67
Altman-Z 0.32
F-Score5
WACC6.59%
ROIC/WACC0.21
Cap/Depr(3y)82.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)95.03%
Cap/Sales(3y)16.22%
Cap/Sales(5y)19.7%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-64.29%
EPS 3Y171.44%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%72.73%
EPS Next Y10.89%
EPS Next 2Y39.8%
EPS Next 3Y72.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.47%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.85%
Revenue growth 5Y2.74%
Sales Q2Q%-14.71%
Revenue Next Year-16.95%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.98%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.31%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-80.61%
EBIT growth 3Y-38.27%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year164.58%
EBIT Next 3Y46.85%
EBIT Next 5Y39.13%
FCF growth 1Y-19.16%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y13.71%
OCF growth 1Y-18.84%
OCF growth 3Y-9.69%
OCF growth 5Y-1.65%

TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 4.28 PERP / TA-PR-E.CA Fundamental Analysis 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 4.28 PERP (TA-PR-E.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 4.28 PERP (TA-PR-E.CA) stock?

TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 4.28 PERP (TA-PR-E.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the valuation of TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 4.28 PERP based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 4.28 PERP (TA-PR-E.CA) is 103 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.38.


What is the expected EPS growth for TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 4.28 PERP (TA-PR-E.CA) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 4.28 PERP (TA-PR-E.CA) is expected to grow by 10.89% in the next year.