TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.34 PERP (TA-PR-G.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:TA-PR-G - CA89346D7430
22.8 CAD
-0.01 (-0.04%)
Overall TA-PR-G gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated TA-PR-G against 34 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. TA-PR-G has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. TA-PR-G has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
TA-PR-G had negative earnings in the past year.
TA-PR-G had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: TA-PR-G reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years TA-PR-G always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of -1.87%, TA-PR-G perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.12% of the companies in the same industry.
TA-PR-G has a Return On Equity (-10.58%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of TA-PR-G (3.34%) is better than 73.53% of its industry peers.
TA-PR-G had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.64%. This is above the industry average of 4.58%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.34%) 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 | -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
TA-PR-G's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
TA-PR-G has a Operating Margin (11.45%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
TA-PR-G's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 83.61%, TA-PR-G belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
TA-PR-G'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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), TA-PR-G is creating some value.
TA-PR-G has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for TA-PR-G has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
TA-PR-G has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.49, we must say that TA-PR-G is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
TA-PR-G has a Altman-Z score (0.49) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of TA-PR-G is 14.89, which is on the high side as it means it would take TA-PR-G, 14.89 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of TA-PR-G (14.89) is better than 73.53% of its industry peers.
TA-PR-G has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.28. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
TA-PR-G's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.28 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TA-PR-G outperforms 58.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.49 |
ROIC/WACC0.49
WACC6.76%
2.3 Liquidity
TA-PR-G has a Current 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 has a Current ratio (0.79) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.72 indicates that TA-PR-G may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.72, TA-PR-G is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
TA-PR-G shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -102.94%.
TA-PR-G shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 26.80% yearly.
Looking at the last year, TA-PR-G shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -20.91% in the last year.
TA-PR-G shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.92% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-102.94%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y26.8%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-20.91%
Revenue growth 3Y1.5%
Revenue growth 5Y3.92%
Sales Q2Q%-26.19%
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 -2.75% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-72.18%
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-2.75%
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-G reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 73.85, which means the current valuation is very expensive for TA-PR-G.
TA-PR-G's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. TA-PR-G is cheaper than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.55. TA-PR-G is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 73.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of TA-PR-G is on the same level as its industry peers.
64.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TA-PR-G, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.61 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
TA-PR-G has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
TA-PR-G's earnings are expected to decrease with -13.76% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-25.75%
EPS Next 3Y-13.76%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
TA-PR-G has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.88%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.44, TA-PR-G is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, TA-PR-G pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.88% |
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 paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
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.
The dividend of TA-PR-G is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-74.25%
EPS Next 2Y-25.75%
EPS Next 3Y-13.76%
TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.34 PERP
TSX:TA-PR-G (10/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
22.8
-0.01 (-0.04%)
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 Cap6.76B
Revenue(TTM)2.51B
Net Income(TTM)-167000000
Analysts78.95
Price Target20.19 (-11.45%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.88% |
Yearly Dividend0.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.1%
DP-74.25%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
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)-24.41%
PT rev (3m)-14.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-28.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.76%
EPS NY rev (3m)-64.26%
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 | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 73.85 | ||
| P/S | 2.7 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.12 | ||
| P/B | 4.28 | ||
| P/tB | 8.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.61 |
EPS(TTM)-0.06
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.31
Fwd EY1.35%
FCF(TTM)1.02
FCFY4.48%
OCF(TTM)2.05
OCFY9%
SpS8.46
BVpS5.33
TBVpS2.69
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
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 | 0.49 |
F-Score4
WACC6.76%
ROIC/WACC0.49
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)-102.94%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y26.8%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y-72.18%
EPS Next 2Y-25.75%
EPS Next 3Y-13.76%
EPS Next 5Y22.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-20.91%
Revenue growth 3Y1.5%
Revenue growth 5Y3.92%
Sales Q2Q%-26.19%
Revenue Next Year-6.21%
Revenue Next 2Y-12.92%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.56%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.75%
EBIT growth 1Y-71.1%
EBIT growth 3Y17%
EBIT growth 5Y12.72%
EBIT Next Year63.68%
EBIT Next 3Y15.38%
EBIT Next 5Y19.44%
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 5.34 PERP / TA-PR-G.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.34 PERP (TA-PR-G.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to TA-PR-G.CA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.34 PERP (TA-PR-G.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.34 PERP (TA-PR-G.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
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The financial health rating of TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.34 PERP (TA-PR-G.CA) is 3 / 10.