Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. - Eletrobrás (EBR-B)vsTransAlta Corp (TAC)
EBR-B
Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. - Eletrobrás
$11.68
0.00%
UTILITIES · Cap: $24.82B
TAC
TransAlta Corp
$12.68
-2.16%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.23B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. - Eletrobrás generates 1828% more annual revenue ($42.64B vs $2.21B). TAC leads profitability with a -7.7% profit margin vs -14.1%. TAC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 33/100 (F).
EBR-B
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
TAC
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+10.6%
Fair Value
$13.07
Current Price
$11.68
$1.39 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TAC.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 3.7B in free cash flow
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
ROE of -5.5% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.4%
Earnings declined 0.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Trading at 11.3x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -12.1% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EBR-B
The strongest argument for EBR-B centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : TAC
TAC has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : EBR-B
The primary concerns for EBR-B are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : TAC
The primary concerns for TAC are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 3.17 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TAC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.49 — expect wider price swings.
EBR-B is growing revenue faster at -9.4% — sustainability is the question.
EBR-B generates stronger free cash flow (3.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor UTILITIES - RENEWABLE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
TAC scores higher overall (33/100 vs 31/100). Both earn "Avoid" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. - Eletrobrás
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - RENEWABLE · USA
Centrais Eltricas Brasileiras SA - Eletrobras, is dedicated to the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy in Brazil. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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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