Ormat Technologies Inc (ORA)vsTransAlta Corp (TAC)
ORA
Ormat Technologies Inc
$142.49
+1.28%
UTILITIES · Cap: $8.49B
TAC
TransAlta Corp
$12.68
-2.16%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.23B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TransAlta Corp generates 90% more annual revenue ($2.21B vs $1.16B). ORA leads profitability with a 11.0% profit margin vs -7.7%. TAC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 6.98. ORA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
ORA
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
TAC
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 75.8% year-over-year
Strong operational efficiency at 21.3%
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
ROE of 5.0% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : ORA
The strongest argument for ORA centers on Revenue Growth, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 75.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TAC
TAC has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : ORA
The primary concerns for ORA are Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 66.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
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
ORA profiles as a growth stock while TAC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
ORA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.85 — expect wider price swings.
ORA is growing revenue faster at 75.8% — sustainability is the question.
TAC generates stronger free cash flow (93M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ORA scores higher overall (54/100 vs 33/100) and 75.8% revenue growth. 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.
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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