Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL (ELPC)vsTransAlta Corp (TAC)
ELPC
Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL
$12.48
-1.81%
UTILITIES · Cap: $9.29B
TAC
TransAlta Corp
$12.08
-0.82%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL generates 1135% more annual revenue ($27.99B vs $2.27B). ELPC leads profitability with a 11.4% profit margin vs -1.0%. ELPC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
ELPC
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
TAC
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-56.6%
Fair Value
$7.01
Current Price
$12.48
$5.47 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TAC.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 50.0% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 22.1%
Strong operational efficiency at 33.3%
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.5x book value
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 : ELPC
The strongest argument for ELPC centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 11.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TAC
The strongest argument for TAC centers on Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 12.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ELPC
The primary concerns for ELPC are Price/Book, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
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
ELPC 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
ELPC scores higher overall (64/100 vs 43/100) and 11.1% revenue growth. 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.
Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL engages in the generation, transformation, distribution, and sale of electricity to industrial, residential, commercial, rural, and other customers in 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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