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
$12.08
-0.82%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. - Eletrobrás generates 1782% more annual revenue ($42.64B vs $2.27B). TAC leads profitability with a -1.0% profit margin vs -14.1%. TAC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 43/100 (D).
EBR-B
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
TAC
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+20.5%
Fair Value
$14.69
Current Price
$11.68
$3.01 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
Strong operational efficiency at 33.3%
Areas to Watch
ROE of -5.5% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.4%
Earnings declined 0.2%
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 : EBR-B
The strongest argument for EBR-B centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : TAC
The strongest argument for TAC centers on Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 12.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.38 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
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.
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 (43/100 vs 31/100) and 12.5% revenue growth. EBR-B offers better value entry with a 20.5% margin of safety. Both earn "Hold" 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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