Emera Incorporated (EMA)vsTransAlta Corp (TAC)
EMA
Emera Incorporated
$51.76
+0.56%
UTILITIES · Cap: $15.80B
TAC
TransAlta Corp
$12.68
-2.16%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.23B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Emera Incorporated generates 303% more annual revenue ($8.91B vs $2.21B). EMA leads profitability with a 12.0% profit margin vs -7.7%. EMA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.92. EMA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
EMA
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
TAC
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 33.5%
Reasonable price relative to book value
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 5.6%
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 : EMA
The strongest argument for EMA centers on Operating Margin, Price/Book.
Bull Case : TAC
TAC has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : EMA
The primary concerns for EMA are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 1.69 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
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
EMA profiles as a value stock while TAC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
TAC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.49 — expect wider price swings.
EMA is growing revenue faster at 5.1% — sustainability is the question.
TAC generates stronger free cash flow (93M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EMA scores higher overall (60/100 vs 33/100). Both earn "Buy" 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.
Emera Incorporated
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Emera Incorporated, an energy and services company, invests in generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity in the United States, Canada, Barbados, and the Bahamas. The company is headquartered in Halifax, Canada.
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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