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TA:CA:TSX-TransAlta Corporation

EQUITY | Utilities - Independent Power Producers | Toronto Stock Exchange

Last Closing

CAD 7.91

Change

-0.06 (-0.75)%

Market Cap

CAD 1.62B

Volume

0.29M

Analyst Target

CAD 10.67
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About

TransAlta Corp is engaged in the production and sale of electric energy. The Company's business segments are Canadian Coal, U.S. Coal, Gas, Wind and Solar, and Hydro.

Company Website : http://www.transalta.com

Currency: CAD

Country : Canada

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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 41.50% 92% A 93% A
Dividend Return 2.15% 11% F 59% D-
Total Return 43.65% 92% A 93% A
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 11.41% 38% F 78% C+
Dividend Return 2.25% 11% F 45% F
Total Return 13.66% 38% F 79% B-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -27.23% 36% F 33% F
Dividend Return 13.06% 33% F 43% F
Total Return -14.17% 36% F 33% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 0.29% 31% F 42% F
Dividend Return 3.27% 38% F 48% F
Total Return 2.98% 20% F 66% D+
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 29.94% 15% F 27% F
Risk Adjusted Return 10.94% 38% F 31% F
Market Capitalization 1.62B 53% F 83% 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 32.80 15% 6%
Price/Book Ratio 1.16 88% 50%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 2.72 82% 70%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 9.36 82% 33%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -3.09% 19% 35%
Return on Invested Capital 1.33% 18% 37%
Return on Assets 0.70% 24% 39%
Debt to Equity Ratio 149.59% 69% 17%

Annual Financials (CAD)

Quarterly Financials (CAD)

Analyst Rating

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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:
Underpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to cash flow 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.

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.

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.

Underpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow 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.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

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.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector