Ormat Technologies Inc (ORA)vsTransAlta Corp (TAC)
ORA
Ormat Technologies Inc
$94.89
-1.82%
UTILITIES · Cap: $6.64B
TAC
TransAlta Corp
$12.08
-0.82%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TransAlta Corp generates 91% more annual revenue ($2.27B vs $1.19B). ORA leads profitability with a 10.7% profit margin vs -1.0%. ORA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.61. ORA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 44/100 (D).
ORA
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
TAC
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 33.3%
Areas to Watch
ROE of 5.0% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : ORA
The strongest argument for ORA centers on Price/Book. Revenue growth of 10.6% 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 : ORA
The primary concerns for ORA are Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 52.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
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
ORA profiles as a value stock while TAC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
ORA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.90 — 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
ORA scores higher overall (44/100 vs 43/100) and 10.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Hold" 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.
Ormat Technologies Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - RENEWABLE · USA
Ormat Technologies, Inc. is engaged in the geothermal and recovered energy business in the United States, Indonesia, Kenya, Turkey, Chile, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Ethiopia, New Zealand, Honduras and internationally. The company is headquartered in Reno, Nevada.
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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