TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.854 PERP (TA-PR-F.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:TA-PR-F - CA89346D7356
25.1 CAD
+0.21 (+0.84%)
TA-PR-F gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 33 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. While TA-PR-F is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. TA-PR-F does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
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.
In multiple years TA-PR-F reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years TA-PR-F had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of -2.17%, TA-PR-F is not doing good in the industry: 63.64% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
TA-PR-F has a Return On Equity of -12.58%. This is in the lower half of the industry: TA-PR-F underperforms 60.61% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 2.51%, TA-PR-F is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for TA-PR-F is above the industry average of 3.78%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.51%) for TA-PR-F is well below the 3 year average (8.64%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that TA-PR-F had better years and this may not be a problem.
| 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
TA-PR-F's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
TA-PR-F has a Operating Margin of 8.62%. This is in the lower half of the industry: TA-PR-F underperforms 60.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TA-PR-F has grown nicely.
TA-PR-F's Gross Margin of 83.57% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TA-PR-F outperforms 78.79% 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 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), TA-PR-F is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for TA-PR-F has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
TA-PR-F has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
TA-PR-F has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.50, 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 0.50, TA-PR-F is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.79% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of TA-PR-F is 12.69, which is on the high side as it means it would take TA-PR-F, 12.69 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
TA-PR-F has a Debt to FCF ratio of 12.69. This is in the better half of the industry: TA-PR-F outperforms 69.70% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.28 is on the high side and indicates that TA-PR-F has dependencies on debt financing.
TA-PR-F's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.28 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TA-PR-F outperforms 51.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.5 |
ROIC/WACC0.37
WACC6.8%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.79 indicates that TA-PR-F may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
TA-PR-F's Current ratio of 0.79 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TA-PR-F outperforms 57.58% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.71 indicates that TA-PR-F may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
TA-PR-F has a better Quick ratio (0.71) than 60.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for TA-PR-F have decreased strongly by -92.16% in the last year.
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)-92.16%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y26.8%
EPS Q2Q%83.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.5%
Revenue growth 5Y3.92%
Sales Q2Q%-3.04%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 22.27% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
TA-PR-F is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.63% yearly.
EPS Next Y-76.78%
EPS Next 2Y-14.26%
EPS Next 3Y-9.5%
EPS Next 5Y22.27%
Revenue Next Year-7.03%
Revenue Next 2Y-11.68%
Revenue Next 3Y-7.04%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.63%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 627.50, TA-PR-F can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as TA-PR-F.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.60. TA-PR-F is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 60.97, TA-PR-F can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as TA-PR-F.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.23, TA-PR-F is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 627.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 60.97 |
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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, TA-PR-F is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.61% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.38 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as TA-PR-F's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.50% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)23.42
EPS Next 2Y-14.26%
EPS Next 3Y-9.5%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.50%, TA-PR-F has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
TA-PR-F's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.53.
TA-PR-F's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.5% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of TA-PR-F grows each year by 6.10%, which is quite nice.
TA-PR-F has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
TA-PR-F has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
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-14.26%
EPS Next 3Y-9.5%
TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.854 PERP
TSX:TA-PR-F (1/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
25.1
+0.21 (+0.84%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners75.64%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.25%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.45B
Revenue(TTM)2.48B
Net Income(TTM)-193.00M
Analysts77.89
Price Target33.98 (35.38%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.5% |
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)-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)23.8%
PT rev (3m)50.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)345.64%
EPS NY rev (3m)-21.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.85%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 627.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 60.97 | ||
| P/S | 3 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.82 | ||
| P/B | 4.85 | ||
| P/tB | 9.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.38 |
EPS(TTM)0.04
EY0.16%
EPS(NY)0.41
Fwd EY1.64%
FCF(TTM)1.17
FCFY4.67%
OCF(TTM)2.12
OCFY8.46%
SpS8.37
BVpS5.17
TBVpS2.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)23.42
Graham Number2.16
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 | 0.5 |
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)-92.16%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y26.8%
EPS Q2Q%83.33%
EPS Next Y-76.78%
EPS Next 2Y-14.26%
EPS Next 3Y-9.5%
EPS Next 5Y22.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.5%
Revenue growth 5Y3.92%
Sales Q2Q%-3.04%
Revenue Next Year-7.03%
Revenue Next 2Y-11.68%
Revenue Next 3Y-7.04%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.63%
EBIT growth 1Y-67.18%
EBIT growth 3Y17%
EBIT growth 5Y12.72%
EBIT Next Year58.24%
EBIT Next 3Y14.67%
EBIT Next 5Y18.16%
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 fundamental rating for TA-PR-F stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to TA-PR-F.CA.
What is the valuation status for TA-PR-F stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 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.
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 627.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.85.
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 -76.78% in the next year.