TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.854 PERP (TA-PR-F.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:TA-PR-F - CA89346D7356
24.2 CAD
-0.05 (-0.21%)
Overall TA-PR-F gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated TA-PR-F against 33 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. There are concerns on the financial health of TA-PR-F while its profitability can be described as average. TA-PR-F has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth. TA-PR-F also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year TA-PR-F was profitable.
TA-PR-F had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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.
1.2 Ratios
TA-PR-F has a worse Return On Assets (-2.17%) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
TA-PR-F's Return On Equity of -12.58% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. TA-PR-F is outperformed by 60.61% of its industry peers.
TA-PR-F's Return On Invested Capital of 2.51% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TA-PR-F outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
TA-PR-F had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.64%. This is above the industry average of 3.82%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.64%) for TA-PR-F is well above the current ROIC(2.51%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of TA-PR-F has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.62%, TA-PR-F is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.42% of the companies in the same industry.
TA-PR-F's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
TA-PR-F's Gross Margin of 83.57% is amongst the best of the industry. TA-PR-F outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
TA-PR-F's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
TA-PR-F has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for TA-PR-F has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, TA-PR-F has more shares outstanding
TA-PR-F has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.48, we must say that TA-PR-F is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.48, TA-PR-F is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
TA-PR-F has a debt to FCF ratio of 12.69. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as TA-PR-F would need 12.69 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 12.69, TA-PR-F is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.28 is on the high side and indicates that TA-PR-F has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of TA-PR-F (2.28) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.48 |
ROIC/WACC0.37
WACC6.8%
2.3 Liquidity
TA-PR-F has a Current Ratio of 0.79. 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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.79, TA-PR-F is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
TA-PR-F has a Quick Ratio of 0.79. 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.
TA-PR-F has a Quick ratio of 0.71. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TA-PR-F outperforms 57.58% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
TA-PR-F shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -91.00%.
Measured over the past years, TA-PR-F shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 26.80% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, TA-PR-F shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -11.00% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, TA-PR-F 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)-11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.5%
Revenue growth 5Y3.92%
Sales Q2Q%-3.04%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, TA-PR-F will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 22.27% on average per year.
TA-PR-F is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.70% yearly.
EPS Next Y-71.72%
EPS Next 2Y-25.75%
EPS Next 3Y-13.76%
EPS Next 5Y22.27%
Revenue Next Year-6.21%
Revenue Next 2Y-12.92%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.56%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.7%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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
TA-PR-F is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 484.00.
TA-PR-F's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of TA-PR-F to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.47), we can say TA-PR-F is valued expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 78.38, TA-PR-F can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of TA-PR-F indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: TA-PR-F is cheaper than 60.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.42. TA-PR-F is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 484 | ||
| Fwd PE | 78.38 |
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.
63.64% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TA-PR-F, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.04 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
TA-PR-F has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as TA-PR-F's earnings are expected to decrease with -13.76% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)18.06
EPS Next 2Y-25.75%
EPS Next 3Y-13.76%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.38%, TA-PR-F is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.01, TA-PR-F pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, TA-PR-F pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.38% |
5.2 History
The dividend of TA-PR-F is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.10%!
TA-PR-F has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
As TA-PR-F did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.1%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of TA-PR-F are negative and hence is the payout ratio. TA-PR-F will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
The dividend of TA-PR-F is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-64.77%
EPS Next 2Y-25.75%
EPS Next 3Y-13.76%
TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.854 PERP
TSX:TA-PR-F (11/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
24.2
-0.05 (-0.21%)
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 Cap7.17B
Revenue(TTM)2.48B
Net Income(TTM)-193.00M
Analysts78.95
Price Target23.58 (-2.56%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.38% |
Yearly Dividend0.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.1%
DP-64.77%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-27.93%
Min EPS beat(2)-111.55%
Max EPS beat(2)55.69%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-160.34%
Min EPS beat(4)-564.33%
Max EPS beat(4)55.69%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-59.81%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)2.51%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-18.68%
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)4.53%
PT rev (3m)-6.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.95%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)-63.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.81%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 484 | ||
| Fwd PE | 78.38 | ||
| P/S | 2.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.39 | ||
| P/B | 4.68 | ||
| P/tB | 9.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.04 |
EPS(TTM)0.05
EY0.21%
EPS(NY)0.31
Fwd EY1.28%
FCF(TTM)1.17
FCFY4.85%
OCF(TTM)2.13
OCFY8.78%
SpS8.38
BVpS5.17
TBVpS2.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)18.06
Graham Number2.41
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 0.48 |
F-Score5
WACC6.8%
ROIC/WACC0.37
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-71.72%
EPS Next 2Y-25.75%
EPS Next 3Y-13.76%
EPS Next 5Y22.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.5%
Revenue growth 5Y3.92%
Sales Q2Q%-3.04%
Revenue Next Year-6.21%
Revenue Next 2Y-12.92%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.56%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.7%
EBIT growth 1Y-67.18%
EBIT growth 3Y17%
EBIT growth 5Y12.72%
EBIT Next Year63.68%
EBIT Next 3Y15.38%
EBIT Next 5Y18.02%
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 5.854 PERP / TA-PR-F.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.854 PERP (TA-PR-F.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to TA-PR-F.CA.
What is the valuation status of TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.854 PERP (TA-PR-F.CA) 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 6 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for TA-PR-F stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.854 PERP (TA-PR-F.CA) is expected to decline by -71.72% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for TA-PR-F stock?
The dividend rating of TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.854 PERP (TA-PR-F.CA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -64.77%.