TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 4 1/4 PERP (TA-PR-E.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:TA-PR-E - CA89346D7505
18.99 CAD
+0.35 (+1.88%)
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. Both the profitability and the financial health of TA-PR-E get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. TA-PR-E is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing. Finally TA-PR-E also has an excellent dividend rating.
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.
In the past 5 years TA-PR-E always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
TA-PR-E has a Return On Assets (-1.87%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
TA-PR-E has a Return On Equity (-10.58%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
TA-PR-E has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.34%. This is in the better half of the industry: TA-PR-E outperforms 78.13% 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 4.64%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.34%) 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 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-E has grown nicely.
TA-PR-E has a Operating Margin of 11.45%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TA-PR-E outperforms 46.88% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TA-PR-E has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 83.61%, 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 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so TA-PR-E is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, TA-PR-E has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, TA-PR-E has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, TA-PR-E has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.39, we must say that TA-PR-E is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
TA-PR-E has a Altman-Z score (0.39) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
TA-PR-E has a debt to FCF ratio of 14.89. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as TA-PR-E would need 14.89 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 14.89, TA-PR-E is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.28 is on the high side and indicates that TA-PR-E has dependencies on debt financing.
TA-PR-E's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.28 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TA-PR-E outperforms 65.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.39 |
ROIC/WACC0.5
WACC6.71%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.79 indicates that TA-PR-E may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
TA-PR-E has a better Current ratio (0.79) than 65.63% of its industry peers.
TA-PR-E has a Quick 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.
TA-PR-E has a better Quick ratio (0.72) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for TA-PR-E have decreased strongly by -91.00% 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 26.80% on average per year.
The Revenue for TA-PR-E has decreased by -15.20% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, TA-PR-E 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)-15.2%
Revenue growth 3Y1.5%
Revenue growth 5Y3.92%
Sales Q2Q%-3.04%
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 22.27% yearly.
TA-PR-E is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.70% yearly.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 379.80, which means the current valuation is very expensive for TA-PR-E.
TA-PR-E's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. TA-PR-E is cheaper than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.28. TA-PR-E is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 66.82 indicates a quite expensive valuation of TA-PR-E.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, TA-PR-E is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.61, TA-PR-E is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 379.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 66.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as TA-PR-E.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of TA-PR-E indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: TA-PR-E is cheaper than 71.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.25 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
TA-PR-E has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
TA-PR-E'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)14.17
EPS Next 2Y-28.76%
EPS Next 3Y-3.11%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
TA-PR-E has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.53%, which is a nice return.
TA-PR-E's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.18.
TA-PR-E's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.53% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of TA-PR-E grows each year by 6.10%, which is quite nice.
TA-PR-E has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
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-74.25%
EPS Next 2Y-28.76%
EPS Next 3Y-3.11%
TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 4 1/4 PERP
TSX:TA-PR-E (11/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
18.99
+0.35 (+1.88%)
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 Cap5.63B
Revenue(TTM)2.85B
Net Income(TTM)-167.00M
Analysts78.95
Price Target18.31 (-3.58%)
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 Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
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)-8.55%
PT rev (3m)-5.37%
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 | 379.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 66.82 | ||
| P/S | 2.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.58 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.26 | ||
| P/B | 3.57 | ||
| P/tB | 7.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.25 |
EPS(TTM)0.05
EY0.26%
EPS(NY)0.28
Fwd EY1.5%
FCF(TTM)1.02
FCFY5.38%
OCF(TTM)2.05
OCFY10.8%
SpS8.46
BVpS5.33
TBVpS2.69
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)14.17
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
WACC6.71%
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 4 1/4 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.
Can you provide the valuation status for TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 4 1/4 PERP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 4 1/4 PERP (TA-PR-E.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of TA-PR-E stock?
TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 4 1/4 PERP (TA-PR-E.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 4 1/4 PERP (TA-PR-E.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 4 1/4 PERP (TA-PR-E.CA) is 4 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 4 1/4 PERP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 4 1/4 PERP (TA-PR-E.CA) is expected to decline by -34.41% in the next year.