RNW:CA:TSX-TransAlta Renewables Inc.

EQUITY | Utilities - Independent Power Producers | Toronto Stock Exchange

Last Closing

CAD 13.83

Change

+0.12 (+0.88)%

Market Cap

CAD 3.00B

Volume

0.24M

Analyst Target

CAD 13.97
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About

TransAlta Renewables Inc., owns and operates hydro facilities and wind farms in Western and Eastern Canada and holds an economic interest in the Wyoming Wind Farm.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Independent Power Producers) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 33.37% 77% C+ 91% A-
Dividend Return 7.54% 100% F 99% N/A
Total Return 40.91% 77% C+ 92% A
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 30.23% 69% C- 92% A
Dividend Return 8.84% 100% F 99% N/A
Total Return 39.07% 69% C- 93% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 20.47% 55% F 64% D
Dividend Return 38.66% 100% F 93% A
Total Return 59.13% 55% F 78% C+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 3.18% 54% F 59% D-
Dividend Return 10.15% 62% D 75% C
Total Return 6.99% 100% F 95% A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 21.24% 23% F 38% F
Risk Adjusted Return 47.80% 62% D 58% F
Market Capitalization 3.00B 76% C+ 87% B+

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Independent Power Producers) Ratio vs. Market (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 27.00 62% 42%
Price/Book Ratio 1.61 75% 38%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 9.48 35% 34%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 16.77 35% 14%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 9.29% 88% 68%
Return on Invested Capital 3.48% 53% 46%
Return on Assets 2.51% 71% 58%
Debt to Equity Ratio 37.49% 94% 60%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.