Portland General Electric Co (POR)vsTransAlta Corp (TAC)
POR
Portland General Electric Co
$47.07
-0.36%
UTILITIES · Cap: $5.75B
TAC
TransAlta Corp
$12.31
+0.74%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Portland General Electric Co generates 56% more annual revenue ($3.53B vs $2.27B). POR leads profitability with a 7.3% profit margin vs -1.0%. POR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.74. POR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
POR
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.9% revenue growth
4.9% earnings growth
ROE of 6.1% — below average capital efficiency
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 : POR
The strongest argument for POR centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : TAC
The strongest argument for TAC centers on Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 12.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : POR
The primary concerns for POR are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS 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
POR profiles as a value stock while TAC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
POR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.53 — 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
POR scores higher overall (56/100 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.
Portland General Electric Co
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Portland General Electric Company, an integrated electric utility company, is engaged in the generation, wholesaling, transmission, distribution and retail of electricity in the state of Oregon. The company is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
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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