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TransAlta Corporation TAC NYSE

NYSE • Utilities • Independent Power Producers • CA • USD

SharesGrow Score
50/100
2/7 Pass
SharesGrow Intrinsic Value
$6.24
-53.8%
Analyst Price Target
$16.00
+18.6%
SharesGrow 7-Criteria Score All 7 criteria scored · valuation-related highlighted on this page

TransAlta Corporation (TAC) has a negative trailing P/E of -41.9, meaning the company is currently unprofitable on a trailing twelve-month (TTM) basis. The forward P/E of 49.6 based on analyst estimates suggests a return to profitability is expected. Trailing earnings yield is -2.39%, forward earnings yield 2.01%. PEG 1.20.

Criteria proven by this page:

  • VALUE (75/100, Pass) — analyst target implies upside (+18.6%).
  • Forward P/E 49.6 — analysts expect a return to profitability with estimated EPS of $0.27 for FY2026.
  • PEG Ratio 1.20 — between 1.0–2.0 indicates moderate valuation relative to growth.
  • Trailing Earnings Yield -2.39% — negative yield confirms the company is currently unprofitable. Investors are paying for a turnaround rather than current earnings. Forward yield improves to 2.01% as earnings recover.
  • Analyst consensus target $16.00 (+18.6% upside) — significant upside potential according to Wall Street analysts.

Overall SharesGrow Score: 50/100 with 2/7 criteria passed.

SharesGrow 7-Criteria Score
50/100
SG Score
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VALUE
75/100
Price-to-Earnings & upside
Proven by this page
FUTURE
88/100
Analyst consensus
→ Forecast
~
PAST
75/100
→ Income
HEALTH
0/100
Debt-to-Equity & liquidity
→ Health
~
MOAT
45/100
→ Income
~
GROWTH
58/100
→ Income
INCOME
10/100
→ Income

Valuation Snapshot — TAC

Valuation Multiples
P/E (TTM)-41.9
Forward P/E49.6
PEG Ratio1.20
Forward PEG1.20
P/B Ratio4.13
P/S Ratio2.40
EV/EBITDA15.6
Per Share Data
EPS (TTM)$-0.46
Forward EPS (Est.)$0.27
Book Value / Share$4.93
Revenue / Share$8.10
FCF / Share$1.34
Yields & Fair Value
Earnings Yield-2.39%
Forward Earnings Yield2.01%
Dividend Yield1.34%
SharesGrow IV$6.24 (-53.8%)
Analyst Target$16.00 (+18.6%)

Historical Valuation

Year P/E (TTM) PEG Ratio P/B Ratio P/S Ratio Dividend Yield
2016 12.6 -0.02 0.61 0.89 5.22%
2017 -13.5 0.06 0.65 0.93 3.99%
2018 -8.1 -0.35 0.54 0.72 5.33%
2019 32.1 -0.17 0.89 1.12 3.23%
2020 -9.3 0.04 1.13 1.27 3.23%
2021 -7.1 -0.10 2.41 1.40 2.28%
2022 65.8 -0.48 2.97 1.11 2.95%
2023 4.4 0.01 1.98 0.91 3.59%
2024 26.3 -0.35 3.45 2.12 2.04%
2025 -37.4 0.18 3.68 2.14 2.44%

EPS: Actual vs Estimates

P/E Ratio & Earnings Yield

Earnings Per Share (EPS) History

Year EPS (Diluted) Revenue Net Income Net Margin
2016 $0.41 $2.4B $169M 7.1%
2017 $-0.56 $2.31B $-160M -6.9%
2018 $-0.69 $2.25B $-198M -8.8%
2019 $0.62 $2.35B $176M 7.5%
2020 $-0.92 $2.1B $-253M -12%
2021 $-1.57 $2.72B $-425M -15.6%
2022 $0.59 $2.98B $161M 5.4%
2023 $2.33 $3.36B $695M 20.7%
2024 $0.60 $2.85B $229M 8%
2025 $-0.64 $2.4B $-137.89M -5.7%

Analyst Estimates

Year EPS (Avg) EPS Range Revenue (Avg) Revenue Range Analysts
2026 $0.26 $0.24 – $0.27 $2.12B $2.01B – $2.23B 3
2027 $0.49 $0.45 – $0.52 $2.23B $2.11B – $2.35B 3
2028 $0.90 $0.84 – $0.96 $2.58B $2.44B – $2.72B 1
2029 $1.04 $0.97 – $1.11 $2.2B $2.08B – $2.32B 1
2030 $3.98 $3.69 – $4.25 $2.16B $2.04B – $2.27B 1
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