Ratings TransAlta Corporation

Equities

TA

CA89346D1078

Market Closed - Toronto S.E. Other stock markets 04:00:00 2024-06-07 pm EDT			5-day change	1st Jan Change
9.89 ^CAD	-0.70%		+1.02%	-10.25%

May. 28	TransAlta Up 3.5% In US Premarket As Reports Renewal of Normal Course Issuer Bid	MT
May. 28	TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA) announces an Equity Buyback for 14,000,000 shares, representing 4.62% of its issued share capital.	CI

Summary

The company presents an interesting fundamental situation from a short-term investment perspective.

Strengths

The company's EBITDA/Sales ratio is relatively high and results in high margins before depreciation, amortization and taxes.
The company has a low valuation given the cash flows generated by its activity.
Over the past year, analysts have regularly revised upwards their sales forecast for the company.
Over the last 4 months, analysts have significantly revised upwards the company's estimated sales.
For the last twelve months, analysts have been gradually revising upwards their EPS forecast for the upcoming fiscal year.
For the last 4 months, the company has been enjoying highly positive EPS revisions, which were frequently and significantly raised.
The average target price set by analysts covering the stock is above current prices and offers a tremendous appreciation potential.

Weaknesses

As estimated by analysts, this group is among those businesses with the lowest growth prospects.
The company's currently anticipated earnings per share (EPS) growth for the next few years is a notable weakness.
The company is in a hindered financial situation with significant debt and rather low EBITDA levels.
With an expected P/E ratio at 11.68 and 57.06 respectively for both the current and next fiscal years, the company operates with high earnings multiples.
The overall consensus opinion of analysts has deteriorated sharply over the past four months.
Over the past twelve months, analysts' consensus has been significantly revised downwards.

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