TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 6.773 PERP (TA-PR-J.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:TA-PR-J - CA89346D6770
25.95 CAD
0 (0%)
Taking everything into account, TA-PR-J scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. TA-PR-J 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-J while its profitability can be described as average. TA-PR-J has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth. TA-PR-J also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year TA-PR-J was profitable.
TA-PR-J had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years TA-PR-J reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years TA-PR-J always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
TA-PR-J has a Return On Assets of -1.87%. This is in the lower half of the industry: TA-PR-J underperforms 65.63% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of TA-PR-J (-10.58%) is worse than 68.75% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of TA-PR-J (3.34%) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for TA-PR-J is above the industry average of 4.64%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.34%) for TA-PR-J is well below the 3 year average (8.64%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that TA-PR-J 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-J's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
TA-PR-J's Operating Margin of 11.45% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. TA-PR-J is outperformed by 68.75% of its industry peers.
TA-PR-J's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
TA-PR-J's Gross Margin of 83.61% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TA-PR-J outperforms 71.88% of its industry peers.
TA-PR-J'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-J is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for TA-PR-J has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
TA-PR-J has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
TA-PR-J has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
TA-PR-J has an Altman-Z score of 0.56. This is a bad value and indicates that TA-PR-J is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.56, TA-PR-J belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
TA-PR-J has a debt to FCF ratio of 14.89. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as TA-PR-J would need 14.89 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 14.89, TA-PR-J is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.28 is on the high side and indicates that TA-PR-J has dependencies on debt financing.
TA-PR-J has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.28. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TA-PR-J outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
ROIC/WACC0.49
WACC6.85%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.79 indicates that TA-PR-J may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.79, TA-PR-J perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
TA-PR-J has a Quick Ratio of 0.79. This is a bad value and indicates that TA-PR-J is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.72, TA-PR-J perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.13% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for TA-PR-J have decreased strongly by -91.00% 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
The Revenue for TA-PR-J has decreased by -15.20% in the past year. This is quite bad
TA-PR-J 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)-15.2%
Revenue growth 3Y1.5%
Revenue growth 5Y3.92%
Sales Q2Q%-3.04%
3.2 Future
TA-PR-J is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 22.27% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.70% on average over the next years.
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
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 519.00 indicates a quite expensive valuation of TA-PR-J.
TA-PR-J's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.28. TA-PR-J is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 91.32, TA-PR-J can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of TA-PR-J is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of TA-PR-J to the average of the S&P500 Index (33.61), we can say TA-PR-J is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 519 | ||
| Fwd PE | 91.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, TA-PR-J is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 62.50% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as TA-PR-J.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.7 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as TA-PR-J's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.11% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)19.37
EPS Next 2Y-28.76%
EPS Next 3Y-3.11%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
TA-PR-J has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.53%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.18, TA-PR-J pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, TA-PR-J pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.53% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of TA-PR-J grows each year by 6.10%, which is quite nice.
TA-PR-J has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
TA-PR-J has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.1%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
TA-PR-J has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
TA-PR-J's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-74.25%
EPS Next 2Y-28.76%
EPS Next 3Y-3.11%
TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 6.773 PERP
TSX:TA-PR-J (11/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.95
0 (0%)
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 Cap7.69B
Revenue(TTM)2.85B
Net Income(TTM)-167.00M
Analysts78.95
Price Target22.72 (-12.45%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.53% |
Yearly Dividend0.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.1%
DP-74.25%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
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)-10.04%
PT rev (3m)-18.32%
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 | 519 | ||
| Fwd PE | 91.32 | ||
| P/S | 3.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.65 | ||
| P/B | 4.87 | ||
| P/tB | 9.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.7 |
EPS(TTM)0.05
EY0.19%
EPS(NY)0.28
Fwd EY1.1%
FCF(TTM)1.02
FCFY3.94%
OCF(TTM)2.05
OCFY7.9%
SpS8.46
BVpS5.33
TBVpS2.69
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)19.37
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 | 0.56 |
F-Score4
WACC6.85%
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 6.773 PERP / TA-PR-J.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for TA-PR-J stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to TA-PR-J.CA.
What is the valuation status for TA-PR-J stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 6.773 PERP (TA-PR-J.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of TA-PR-J stock?
TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 6.773 PERP (TA-PR-J.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for TA-PR-J stock?
The financial health rating of TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 6.773 PERP (TA-PR-J.CA) is 3 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 6.773 PERP (TA-PR-J.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of TRANSALTA CORP - TACN 6.773 PERP (TA-PR-J.CA) is expected to decline by -34.41% in the next year.