TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.27 PERP (TA-PR-G.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:TA-PR-G - CA89346D7430
25 CAD
+1.4 (+5.93%)
Taking everything into account, TA-PR-G scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. TA-PR-G was compared to 32 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. There are concerns on the financial health of TA-PR-G while its profitability can be described as average. TA-PR-G is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
TA-PR-G had positive earnings in the past year.
TA-PR-G had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years TA-PR-G reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
TA-PR-G had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
TA-PR-G's Return On Assets of -2.17% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. TA-PR-G is outperformed by 61.76% of its industry peers.
TA-PR-G's Return On Equity of -12.58% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TA-PR-G outperforms 41.18% of its industry peers.
TA-PR-G has a better Return On Invested Capital (2.51%) than 67.65% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for TA-PR-G is significantly above the industry average of 2.79%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.51%) for TA-PR-G is well below the 3 year average (8.64%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that TA-PR-G 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
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of TA-PR-G has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of TA-PR-G (8.62%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
TA-PR-G's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
TA-PR-G has a better Gross Margin (83.57%) than 82.35% of its industry peers.
TA-PR-G'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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), TA-PR-G is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for TA-PR-G has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, TA-PR-G has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, TA-PR-G has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.46, we must say that TA-PR-G is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
TA-PR-G has a better Altman-Z score (0.46) than 67.65% of its industry peers.
TA-PR-G has a debt to FCF ratio of 12.69. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as TA-PR-G would need 12.69 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of TA-PR-G (12.69) is better than 73.53% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.28 is on the high side and indicates that TA-PR-G has dependencies on debt financing.
TA-PR-G has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.28. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TA-PR-G outperforms 52.94% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.46 |
ROIC/WACC0.36
WACC6.91%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.79 indicates that TA-PR-G may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.79, TA-PR-G is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.82% of the companies in the same industry.
TA-PR-G has a Quick Ratio of 0.79. This is a bad value and indicates that TA-PR-G is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
TA-PR-G's Quick ratio of 0.71 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TA-PR-G outperforms 61.76% 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-G have decreased strongly by -92.16% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 26.80% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
TA-PR-G shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -11.00%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.92% on average over the past years.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, TA-PR-G will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.63% on average per year.
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
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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 625.00, the valuation of TA-PR-G can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of TA-PR-G is on the same level as its industry peers.
TA-PR-G is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
TA-PR-G is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 60.73.
61.76% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TA-PR-G, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.23, TA-PR-G is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 625 | ||
| Fwd PE | 60.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
TA-PR-G's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of TA-PR-G indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: TA-PR-G is cheaper than 67.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.82 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
TA-PR-G has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as TA-PR-G's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.50% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)23.32
EPS Next 2Y-14.26%
EPS Next 3Y-9.5%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
TA-PR-G has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.49%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.02, TA-PR-G is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, TA-PR-G is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.49% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of TA-PR-G grows each year by 6.10%, which is quite nice.
TA-PR-G has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
The dividend of TA-PR-G decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.1%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
TA-PR-G has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
TA-PR-G's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-64.77%
EPS Next 2Y-14.26%
EPS Next 3Y-9.5%
TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.27 PERP
TSX:TA-PR-G (1/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
25
+1.4 (+5.93%)
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 Cap7.42B
Revenue(TTM)2.48B
Net Income(TTM)-193.00M
Analysts77.89
Price Target32.49 (29.96%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.49% |
Yearly Dividend0.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.1%
DP-64.77%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
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)60.96%
PT rev (3m)21.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)144.3%
EPS NY rev (3m)-21.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.85%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 625 | ||
| Fwd PE | 60.73 | ||
| P/S | 2.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.77 | ||
| P/B | 4.84 | ||
| P/tB | 9.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.82 |
EPS(TTM)0.04
EY0.16%
EPS(NY)0.41
Fwd EY1.65%
FCF(TTM)1.17
FCFY4.69%
OCF(TTM)2.12
OCFY8.49%
SpS8.37
BVpS5.17
TBVpS2.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)23.32
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 | 0.46 |
F-Score5
WACC6.91%
ROIC/WACC0.36
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 5.27 PERP / TA-PR-G.CA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to TA-PR-G.CA.
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TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.27 PERP (TA-PR-G.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the valuation of TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.27 PERP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.27 PERP (TA-PR-G.CA) is 625 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.84.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for TA-PR-G stock?
The dividend rating of TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.27 PERP (TA-PR-G.CA) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -64.77%.