Spire Inc (SR)vsTransAlta Corp (TAC)
SR
Spire Inc
$82.38
+1.58%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.68B
TAC
TransAlta Corp
$12.68
-2.16%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.23B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Spire Inc generates 18% more annual revenue ($2.60B vs $2.21B). SR leads profitability with a 13.8% profit margin vs -7.7%. SR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.46. SR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
SR
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
TAC
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 30.2%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 31.0% YoY
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.5% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
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 : SR
The strongest argument for SR centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, P/E Ratio.
Bull Case : TAC
TAC has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : SR
The primary concerns for SR are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.33 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
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
SR profiles as a value stock while TAC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
SR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.54 — expect wider price swings.
SR is growing revenue faster at 4.5% — sustainability is the question.
SR generates stronger free cash flow (218M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SR scores higher overall (68/100 vs 33/100). Both earn "Strong 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.
Spire Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
Spire Inc. engages in the purchase, retail distribution, and sale of natural gas to residential, commercial, industrial, and other end-users of natural gas in the United States. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
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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