TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.854 PERP (TA-PR-F.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:TA-PR-F • CA89346D7356

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This TA-PR-F.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-F.CA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • TA-PR-F had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year TA-PR-F had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: TA-PR-F reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • In the past 5 years TA-PR-F always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
TA-PR-F.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFTA-PR-F.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-F has a Return On Assets (-2.19%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -13.58%, TA-PR-F is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • TA-PR-F's Return On Invested Capital of 1.39% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TA-PR-F outperforms 40.63% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for TA-PR-F is above the industry average of 2.54%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (1.39%) for TA-PR-F is well below the 3 year average (6.58%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that TA-PR-F had better years and this may not be a problem.
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-F.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICTA-PR-F.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-F's Operating Margin of 5.28% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TA-PR-F outperforms 40.63% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TA-PR-F has declined.
  • TA-PR-F has a better Gross Margin (83.91%) than 78.13% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of TA-PR-F has remained more or less at the same level.
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-F.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsTA-PR-F.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-F.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • TA-PR-F has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • TA-PR-F has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • TA-PR-F has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, TA-PR-F has a worse debt to assets ratio.
TA-PR-F.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingTA-PR-F.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
TA-PR-F.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsTA-PR-F.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

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.42, we must say that TA-PR-F is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of TA-PR-F (0.42) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • TA-PR-F has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.31. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as TA-PR-F would need 11.31 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 11.31, TA-PR-F is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.88% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.44 is on the high side and indicates that TA-PR-F has dependencies on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.44, TA-PR-F is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.44
Debt/FCF 11.31
Altman-Z 0.42
ROIC/WACC0.21
WACC6.73%
TA-PR-F.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFTA-PR-F.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

  • TA-PR-F has a Current Ratio of 0.73. This is a bad value and indicates that TA-PR-F is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of TA-PR-F (0.73) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • TA-PR-F has a Quick Ratio of 0.73. This is a bad value and indicates that TA-PR-F is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of TA-PR-F (0.67) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.73
Quick Ratio 0.67
TA-PR-F.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesTA-PR-F.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-F.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • TA-PR-F shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -64.29%.
  • TA-PR-F shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 171.44% yearly.
  • The Revenue for TA-PR-F has decreased by -15.47% in the past year. This is quite bad
  • Measured over the past years, TA-PR-F shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.74% on average per year.
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 62.38% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • Based on estimates for the next years, TA-PR-F will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -3.09% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-17.5%
EPS Next 2Y40.76%
EPS Next 3Y62.38%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-22.98%
Revenue Next 2Y-10.09%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.09%
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-F.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesTA-PR-F.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-F.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesTA-PR-F.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-F.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 123.50, which means the current valuation is very expensive for TA-PR-F.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as TA-PR-F.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of TA-PR-F to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.23), we can say TA-PR-F is valued expensively.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 149.69, which means the current valuation is very expensive for TA-PR-F.
  • TA-PR-F's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • TA-PR-F is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 123.5
Fwd PE 149.69
TA-PR-F.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTA-PR-F.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of TA-PR-F is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • TA-PR-F's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. TA-PR-F is cheaper than 71.88% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.09
EV/EBITDA 15.79
TA-PR-F.CA Per share dataTA-PR-F.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • TA-PR-F's earnings are expected to grow with 62.38% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y40.76%
EPS Next 3Y62.38%

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5. TA-PR-F.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.64%, TA-PR-F has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.73, TA-PR-F is paying slightly less dividend.
  • TA-PR-F's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.64%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of TA-PR-F grows each year by 6.16%, which is quite nice.
  • TA-PR-F has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • TA-PR-F has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.16%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years6
TA-PR-F.CA Yearly Dividends per shareTA-PR-F.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • TA-PR-F has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
  • TA-PR-F's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-66.32%
EPS Next 2Y40.76%
EPS Next 3Y62.38%
TA-PR-F.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendTA-PR-F.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-F.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.854 PERP

TSX:TA-PR-F (3/20/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

24.7

+0.02 (+0.08%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)02-27
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners70.88%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.22%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.33B
Revenue(TTM)2.40B
Net Income(TTM)-190.00M
Analysts78.89
Price Target32.43 (31.3%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.64%
Yearly Dividend0.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.16%
DP-66.32%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years6
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)-1.52%
PT rev (3m)12.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-14.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)-63.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)-59.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-4.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.55%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 123.5
Fwd PE 149.69
P/S 3.05
P/FCF 19.09
P/OCF 11.35
P/B 5.24
P/tB 11.45
EV/EBITDA 15.79
EPS(TTM)0.2
EY0.81%
EPS(NY)0.17
Fwd EY0.67%
FCF(TTM)1.29
FCFY5.24%
OCF(TTM)2.18
OCFY8.81%
SpS8.1
BVpS4.71
TBVpS2.16
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number4.61
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 0.42
F-Score5
WACC6.73%
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 Y-17.5%
EPS Next 2Y40.76%
EPS Next 3Y62.38%
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-22.98%
Revenue Next 2Y-10.09%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.09%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-80.61%
EBIT growth 3Y-38.27%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year76.05%
EBIT Next 3Y29.89%
EBIT Next 5Y25.56%
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 5.854 PERP / TA-PR-F.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to TA-PR-F.CA.


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

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.854 PERP (TA-PR-F.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.854 PERP (TA-PR-F.CA) stock?

TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.854 PERP (TA-PR-F.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the valuation of TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.854 PERP based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.854 PERP (TA-PR-F.CA) is 123.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.24.


What is the expected EPS growth for TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.854 PERP (TA-PR-F.CA) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.854 PERP (TA-PR-F.CA) is expected to decline by -17.5% in the next year.