OGE Energy Corporation (OGE)vsTransAlta Corp (TAC)
OGE
OGE Energy Corporation
$45.05
-1.01%
UTILITIES · Cap: $9.30B
TAC
TransAlta Corp
$12.31
+0.74%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.89B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
OGE Energy Corporation generates 43% more annual revenue ($3.24B vs $2.27B). OGE leads profitability with a 14.4% profit margin vs -1.0%. OGE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.04. OGE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
OGE
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
TAC
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-32.9%
Fair Value
$34.03
Current Price
$45.05
$11.02 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TAC.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 26.6%
Strong operational efficiency at 33.3%
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 4.0%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : OGE
The strongest argument for OGE centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : TAC
The strongest argument for TAC centers on Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 12.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : OGE
The primary concerns for OGE are Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, Revenue 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
OGE profiles as a declining stock while TAC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
OGE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.51 — 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
OGE scores higher overall (53/100 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.
OGE Energy Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
OGE Energy Corp. The company is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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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