DTE Energy Company (DTE)vsTransAlta Corp (TAC)
DTE
DTE Energy Company
$126.13
-1.86%
UTILITIES · Cap: $26.74B
TAC
TransAlta Corp
$12.31
+0.74%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
DTE Energy Company generates 627% more annual revenue ($16.46B vs $2.27B). DTE leads profitability with a 8.0% profit margin vs -1.0%. DTE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.65. DTE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
DTE
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
TAC
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-60.3%
Fair Value
$87.18
Current Price
$126.13
$38.95 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TAC.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 22.4% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 33.3%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 1.5%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -12.1% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 71.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DTE
The strongest argument for DTE centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : TAC
The strongest argument for TAC centers on Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 12.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DTE
The primary concerns for DTE are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow. Debt-to-equity of 2.29 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : TAC
The primary concerns for TAC are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.38 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DTE profiles as a value stock while TAC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
TAC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.46 — expect wider price swings.
TAC is growing revenue faster at 12.5% — sustainability is the question.
TAC generates stronger free cash flow (17M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DTE scores higher overall (59/100 vs 43/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
DTE Energy Company
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
DTE Energy (formerly Detroit Edison until 1996) is a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services in the United States and Canada.
Visit Website →TransAlta Corp
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
TransAlta Corporation owns, operates and develops a diverse fleet of electric power generation assets in Canada, the United States and Australia. The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
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