TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 6.894 PERP (TA-PR-H.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:TA-PR-H - CA89346D7273
25.64 CAD
+0.03 (+0.12%)
Overall TA-PR-H gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated TA-PR-H 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 does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively. TA-PR-H also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
TA-PR-H had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year TA-PR-H had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years TA-PR-H reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years TA-PR-H always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
TA-PR-H has a worse Return On Assets (-2.17%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
TA-PR-H has a Return On Equity of -12.58%. This is in the lower half of the industry: TA-PR-H underperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
TA-PR-H's Return On Invested Capital of 2.51% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TA-PR-H outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
TA-PR-H had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.64%. This is above the industry average of 3.82%.
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
TA-PR-H's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
TA-PR-H has a worse Operating Margin (8.62%) than 60.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TA-PR-H has grown nicely.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 83.57%, TA-PR-H is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.79% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
TA-PR-H has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for TA-PR-H has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for TA-PR-H has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 0.51, TA-PR-H belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
TA-PR-H has a debt to FCF ratio of 12.69. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as TA-PR-H would need 12.69 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 12.69, TA-PR-H is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.70% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of TA-PR-H (2.28) 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
WACC6.84%
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.
TA-PR-H has a Quick Ratio of 0.79. This is a bad value and indicates that TA-PR-H is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
TA-PR-H has a Quick ratio of 0.71. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TA-PR-H outperforms 54.55% 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-H have decreased strongly by -91.00% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, TA-PR-H shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 26.80% on average per year.
TA-PR-H shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -11.00%.
TA-PR-H shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.92% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-91%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y26.8%
EPS Q2Q%88.25%
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 -1.70% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-71.72%
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-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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 512.80, which means the current valuation is very expensive for TA-PR-H.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of TA-PR-H is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.51. TA-PR-H is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 83.05 indicates a quite expensive valuation of TA-PR-H.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as TA-PR-H.
TA-PR-H's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.98.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 512.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 83.05 |
4.2 Price Multiples
TA-PR-H's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, TA-PR-H is valued a bit cheaper than 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.58 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
TA-PR-H'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)19.14
EPS Next 2Y-25.75%
EPS Next 3Y-13.76%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
TA-PR-H has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.38%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.01, TA-PR-H pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, TA-PR-H pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.38% |
5.2 History
The dividend of TA-PR-H is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.10%!
TA-PR-H has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
TA-PR-H has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
The dividend of TA-PR-H is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-64.77%
EPS Next 2Y-25.75%
EPS Next 3Y-13.76%
TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 6.894 PERP
TSX:TA-PR-H (11/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.64
+0.03 (+0.12%)
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 Cap7.60B
Revenue(TTM)2.48B
Net Income(TTM)-193.00M
Analysts78.95
Price Target24.96 (-2.65%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.38% |
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)-27.93%
Min EPS beat(2)-111.55%
Max EPS beat(2)55.69%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-160.34%
Min EPS beat(4)-564.33%
Max EPS beat(4)55.69%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-59.81%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)2.51%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-18.68%
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)-7%
PT rev (3m)-9.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.95%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)-63.66%
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 | 512.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 83.05 | ||
| P/S | 3.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.07 | ||
| P/B | 4.96 | ||
| P/tB | 9.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.58 |
EPS(TTM)0.05
EY0.2%
EPS(NY)0.31
Fwd EY1.2%
FCF(TTM)1.17
FCFY4.58%
OCF(TTM)2.13
OCFY8.29%
SpS8.38
BVpS5.17
TBVpS2.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)19.14
Graham Number2.41
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
WACC6.84%
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)-91%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y26.8%
EPS Q2Q%88.25%
EPS Next Y-71.72%
EPS Next 2Y-25.75%
EPS Next 3Y-13.76%
EPS Next 5Y22.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11%
Revenue growth 3Y1.5%
Revenue growth 5Y3.92%
Sales Q2Q%-3.04%
Revenue Next Year-6.21%
Revenue Next 2Y-12.92%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.56%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.7%
EBIT growth 1Y-67.18%
EBIT growth 3Y17%
EBIT growth 5Y12.72%
EBIT Next Year63.68%
EBIT Next 3Y15.38%
EBIT Next 5Y18.02%
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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TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 6.894 PERP (TA-PR-H.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 6.894 PERP (TA-PR-H.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 6.894 PERP (TA-PR-H.CA) is 512.8 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.96.
Is the dividend of TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 6.894 PERP sustainable?
The dividend rating of TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 6.894 PERP (TA-PR-H.CA) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -64.77%.