Valuation dashboard for TransAlta Corporation (TAC) with P/E N/A, P/B 3.01, EV/EBITDA 11.62 and dividend yield 1.52%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Utilities companies.
TransAlta Corporation specializes in the ownership, operation, and expansion of a diverse array of electricity generation facilities, with a geographical presence spanning Canada, the United States, and Australia. The company's activities are organized into four key divisions: Hydro, Wind and Solar, Gas, and Energy Transition. Within its portfolio, TransAlta operates plants powered by hydroelectric, wind, solar, natural gas, and even coal.
Analysis Summary
TransAlta Corporation reported revenue of 2.40B CAD in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of 2.7%.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 43.6%, operating margin 3.9%, net margin -1.0%.
At the current price of $12.47, TAC has negative trailing earnings (P/E not meaningful) and an ROE of -1.50%. Market capitalisation stands at $3.7B.
Balance sheet quality for TAC: current ratio of 0.7. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Valuation Ratios
| Price / Book | 3.01 |
| EV / EBITDA | 11.62 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.52% |
Valuation Models
| DCF Fair Value | $5.49 |
| vs Current Price | -56.0% |
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAC | TransAlta Corporation | $3.5B | 3.01 | -1.5% | |
| NRG | NRG Energy, Inc. | $20.1B | 24.99 | 4.10 | 51.4% |
| IDA | IDACORP, Inc. | $7.6B | 21.71 | 1.96 | 9.4% |
| TXNM | TXNM Energy, Inc. | $6.5B | 32.46 | 1.83 | 4.4% |
| POR | Portland General Electric Company | $5.1B | 19.51 | 1.25 | 7.4% |
| PAM | Pampa Energía S.A. | $4.2B | 7.07 | 1.09 | 15.6% |
| KEN | Kenon Holdings Ltd. | $3.3B | 28.49 | 2.02 | 7.8% |
Price
| Price | $12.47 |
| Market Cap | $3.7B |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Country | CA |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | -1.50% |
| Return on Invested Capital | -3.40% |
| Return on Assets | -0.26% |
| Gross Margin | 43.60% |
| Operating Margin | 3.88% |
| Net Margin | -1.02% |
Related companies: ELP · IDA · KEN · NRG · PAM · POR · TXNM
Explore sector: Utilities · Independent Power Producers
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