One Gas Inc (OGS)vsTransAlta Corp (TAC)
OGS
One Gas Inc
$78.40
+1.42%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.88B
TAC
TransAlta Corp
$12.68
-2.16%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.23B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
One Gas Inc generates 5% more annual revenue ($2.32B vs $2.21B). OGS leads profitability with a 11.8% profit margin vs -7.7%. OGS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.19. OGS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
OGS
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
TAC
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-15.0%
Fair Value
$72.50
Current Price
$78.40
$5.90 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TAC.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 22.7%
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
3.0% earnings growth
ROE of 7.8% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 11.1%
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 : OGS
The strongest argument for OGS centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : TAC
TAC has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : OGS
The primary concerns for OGS are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
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
OGS profiles as a declining stock while TAC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
OGS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.65 — expect wider price swings.
OGS is growing revenue faster at -11.1% — sustainability is the question.
TAC generates stronger free cash flow (93M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OGS scores higher overall (51/100 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.
One Gas Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
ONE Gas, Inc. is a regulated natural gas distribution company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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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