TransAlta Corp (TAC) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
TransAlta Corp stock (TAC) is currently trading at $11.78. TransAlta Corp PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.55. Analyst consensus price target for TAC is $13.51. WallStSmart rates TAC as Sell.
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Smart Analysis
TransAlta Corp (TAC) · 10 metrics scored
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Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, institutional own.. Concerns around peg ratio and return on equity. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.
TransAlta Corp (TAC) Key Strengths (3)
79.67% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Paying $1.55 for every $1 of annual revenue
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
TransAlta Corp (TAC) Areas to Watch (7)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Revenue declining -11.70%, a shrinking business
Earnings declining -78.60%, profits shrinking
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Very expensive at 11.2x book value
Thin operating margins with cost pressures present
Supporting Valuation Data
TransAlta Corp (TAC) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 31/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 8.3/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 1.1/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Price/Sales, Market Cap. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.55) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (6.98), Price/Book (11.19) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -11.70%, EPS Growth at -78.60%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -9.55%, Operating Margin at 12.30%, Profit Margin at -5.74%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -9.55% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -11.70% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Revenue Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for TransAlta Corp (TAC) · UTILITIES › UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS
The Big Picture
TransAlta Corp is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 2.4B with 12% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -5.7% profit margin.
Key Findings
Generating 147M in free cash flow and 238M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Revenue contracted 12% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
The company is unprofitable with a -5.7% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
What to Watch Next
Sector dynamics: monitor UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact TransAlta Corp.
Bottom Line
TransAlta Corp is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
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About TransAlta Corp(TAC)
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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.