Spire Inc (SR)vsTransAlta Corp (TAC)
SR
Spire Inc
$80.20
-1.56%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.82B
TAC
TransAlta Corp
$12.08
-0.82%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Spire Inc generates 18% more annual revenue ($2.67B vs $2.27B). SR leads profitability with a 20.6% profit margin vs -1.0%. 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
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 1138.0% YoY
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
19.2% revenue growth
Strong operational efficiency at 33.3%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
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 : SR
The strongest argument for SR centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.6% and operating margin at 7.1%. Revenue growth of 19.2% 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 : SR
The primary concerns for SR are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.03 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
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
SR profiles as a growth stock while TAC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
SR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.56 — expect wider price swings.
SR is growing revenue faster at 19.2% — sustainability is the question.
TAC generates stronger free cash flow (17M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SR scores higher overall (68/100 vs 43/100), backed by strong 20.6% margins and 19.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
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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