TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 6.894 PERP (TA-PR-H.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:TA-PR-H - CA89346D7273
25.6 CAD
0 (0%)
TA-PR-H gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 33 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. While TA-PR-H is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. TA-PR-H is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year TA-PR-H was profitable.
In the past year TA-PR-H had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: TA-PR-H reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years TA-PR-H always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -2.17%, TA-PR-H is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
TA-PR-H's Return On Equity of -12.58% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. TA-PR-H is outperformed by 63.64% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of TA-PR-H (2.51%) is better than 60.61% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for TA-PR-H is above the industry average of 3.78%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.64%) for TA-PR-H 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-H has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.62%, TA-PR-H is doing worse than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
TA-PR-H's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
TA-PR-H's Gross Margin of 83.57% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TA-PR-H outperforms 75.76% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of TA-PR-H 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-H is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for TA-PR-H has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, TA-PR-H has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, TA-PR-H has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
TA-PR-H has an Altman-Z score of 0.51. This is a bad value and indicates that TA-PR-H is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
TA-PR-H has a Altman-Z score of 0.51. This is amongst the best in the industry. TA-PR-H outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of TA-PR-H is 12.69, which is on the high side as it means it would take TA-PR-H, 12.69 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 12.69, TA-PR-H is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.28 is on the high side and indicates that TA-PR-H has dependencies on debt financing.
TA-PR-H has a Debt to Equity ratio (2.28) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.51 |
ROIC/WACC0.37
WACC6.81%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.79 indicates that TA-PR-H may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
TA-PR-H has a Current ratio (0.79) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.71 indicates that TA-PR-H may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
TA-PR-H has a Quick ratio (0.71) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
TA-PR-H shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -92.16%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 26.80% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
TA-PR-H shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -11.00%.
Measured over the past years, TA-PR-H 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
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -2.21% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-151.79%
EPS Next 2Y-21.25%
EPS Next 3Y-6.66%
EPS Next 5Y22.27%
Revenue Next Year-7.41%
Revenue Next 2Y-12.66%
Revenue Next 3Y-7.45%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.21%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 640.00, TA-PR-H can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as TA-PR-H.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.30. TA-PR-H is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 73.71, TA-PR-H can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of TA-PR-H is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.04. TA-PR-H is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 640 | ||
| Fwd PE | 73.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
TA-PR-H's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as TA-PR-H.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
TA-PR-H's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.66% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)23.88
EPS Next 2Y-21.25%
EPS Next 3Y-6.66%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
TA-PR-H has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.54%.
TA-PR-H's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.88.
TA-PR-H's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.54% |
5.2 History
The dividend of TA-PR-H is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.10%!
TA-PR-H has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
TA-PR-H has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.1%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years12
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of TA-PR-H are negative and hence is the payout ratio. TA-PR-H will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
TA-PR-H's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-64.77%
EPS Next 2Y-21.25%
EPS Next 3Y-6.66%
TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 6.894 PERP
TSX:TA-PR-H (1/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
25.6
0 (0%)
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 Cap7.60B
Revenue(TTM)2.48B
Net Income(TTM)-193.00M
Analysts78.89
Price Target34.95 (36.52%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.54% |
Yearly Dividend0.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.1%
DP-64.77%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years12
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)17.23%
PT rev (3m)30.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1094%
EPS NY rev (3m)-275.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.41%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 640 | ||
| Fwd PE | 73.71 | ||
| P/S | 3.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.06 | ||
| P/B | 4.95 | ||
| P/tB | 9.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.57 |
EPS(TTM)0.04
EY0.16%
EPS(NY)0.35
Fwd EY1.36%
FCF(TTM)1.17
FCFY4.58%
OCF(TTM)2.12
OCFY8.29%
SpS8.37
BVpS5.17
TBVpS2.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)23.88
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 | 0.51 |
F-Score5
WACC6.81%
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-151.79%
EPS Next 2Y-21.25%
EPS Next 3Y-6.66%
EPS Next 5Y22.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.5%
Revenue growth 5Y3.92%
Sales Q2Q%-3.04%
Revenue Next Year-7.41%
Revenue Next 2Y-12.66%
Revenue Next 3Y-7.45%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.21%
EBIT growth 1Y-67.18%
EBIT growth 3Y17%
EBIT growth 5Y12.72%
EBIT Next Year59.3%
EBIT Next 3Y15.14%
EBIT Next 5Y13.41%
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 6.894 PERP / TA-PR-H.CA FAQ
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The financial health rating of TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 6.894 PERP (TA-PR-H.CA) is 3 / 10.
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The dividend rating of TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 6.894 PERP (TA-PR-H.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -64.77%.