TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.28 PERP (TA-PR-G.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:TA-PR-G - CA89346D7430
24 CAD
+1.2 (+5.26%)
Taking everything into account, TA-PR-G scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. TA-PR-G was compared to 33 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. TA-PR-G has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. TA-PR-G does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year TA-PR-G was profitable.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years TA-PR-G had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
TA-PR-G has a Return On Assets (-1.87%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
TA-PR-G's Return On Equity of -10.58% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TA-PR-G outperforms 51.52% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.34%, TA-PR-G belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for TA-PR-G is above the industry average of 3.80%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.64%) for TA-PR-G is well above the current ROIC(3.34%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| 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 in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TA-PR-G has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 83.61%, TA-PR-G belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of TA-PR-G has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so TA-PR-G is still creating some value.
TA-PR-G has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
TA-PR-G has more shares outstanding than it did 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 0.52, we must say that TA-PR-G is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.52, TA-PR-G belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.85% of the companies in the same industry.
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 63.64% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.28, TA-PR-G is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.52 |
ROIC/WACC0.49
WACC6.76%
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 the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% 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 has a better Quick ratio (0.72) than 69.70% of its industry peers.
| 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 -91.00%.
Measured over the past years, TA-PR-G shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 26.80% on average per year.
TA-PR-G shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -15.20%.
Measured over the past years, TA-PR-G 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)-15.2%
Revenue growth 3Y1.5%
Revenue growth 5Y3.92%
Sales Q2Q%-3.04%
3.2 Future
TA-PR-G is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 22.27% yearly.
TA-PR-G is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.70% yearly.
EPS Next Y-34.41%
EPS Next 2Y-28.76%
EPS Next 3Y-3.11%
EPS Next 5Y22.27%
Revenue Next Year-1.86%
Revenue Next 2Y-10.11%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.79%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 480.00 indicates a quite expensive valuation of TA-PR-G.
TA-PR-G's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
TA-PR-G is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 84.45 indicates a quite expensive valuation of TA-PR-G.
TA-PR-G's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of TA-PR-G to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.59), we can say TA-PR-G is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 480 | ||
| Fwd PE | 84.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
TA-PR-G's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of TA-PR-G is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.02 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of TA-PR-G may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as TA-PR-G's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.11% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)17.91
EPS Next 2Y-28.76%
EPS Next 3Y-3.11%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.31%, TA-PR-G has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.88, TA-PR-G pays a better dividend. On top of this TA-PR-G pays more dividend than 81.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, TA-PR-G's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.31% |
5.2 History
The dividend of TA-PR-G is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.10%!
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
The earnings of TA-PR-G are negative and hence is the payout ratio. TA-PR-G will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
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-28.76%
EPS Next 3Y-3.11%
TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.28 PERP
TSX:TA-PR-G (11/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
24
+1.2 (+5.26%)
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 Cap7.12B
Revenue(TTM)2.85B
Net Income(TTM)-167.00M
Analysts78.95
Price Target20.19 (-15.87%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.31% |
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)-24.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-27.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)122.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 480 | ||
| Fwd PE | 84.45 | ||
| P/S | 2.84 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.48 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.7 | ||
| P/B | 4.51 | ||
| P/tB | 8.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.02 |
EPS(TTM)0.05
EY0.21%
EPS(NY)0.28
Fwd EY1.18%
FCF(TTM)1.02
FCFY4.26%
OCF(TTM)2.05
OCFY8.55%
SpS8.46
BVpS5.33
TBVpS2.69
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)17.91
Graham Number2.45
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 | 0.52 |
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)-91%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y26.8%
EPS Q2Q%88.25%
EPS Next Y-34.41%
EPS Next 2Y-28.76%
EPS Next 3Y-3.11%
EPS Next 5Y22.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.2%
Revenue growth 3Y1.5%
Revenue growth 5Y3.92%
Sales Q2Q%-3.04%
Revenue Next Year-1.86%
Revenue Next 2Y-10.11%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.79%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.7%
EBIT growth 1Y-71.1%
EBIT growth 3Y17%
EBIT growth 5Y12.72%
EBIT Next Year62.36%
EBIT Next 3Y15.14%
EBIT Next 5Y18.02%
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 5.28 PERP / TA-PR-G.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.28 PERP (TA-PR-G.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to TA-PR-G.CA.
What is the valuation status for TA-PR-G stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.28 PERP (TA-PR-G.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.28 PERP (TA-PR-G.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the valuation of TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.28 PERP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.28 PERP (TA-PR-G.CA) is 480 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.51.
What is the financial health of TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.28 PERP (TA-PR-G.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 5.28 PERP (TA-PR-G.CA) is 4 / 10.