Ratings TransAlta Corporation

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TA

CA89346D1078

Delayed Toronto S.E. Other stock markets 11:38:20 2024-04-23 am EDT			5-day change	1st Jan Change
8.96 ^CAD	+0.79%		+6.09%	-18.65%

Apr. 19	TransAlta to Collaborate on Bow River System Flow Management System	MT
Apr. 19	TransAlta Joins Collaboration on Bow River System Water Flow Management	MT

Strengths

The company's EBITDA/Sales ratio is relatively high and results in high margins before depreciation, amortization and taxes.
Given the positive cash flows generated by its business, the company's valuation level is an asset.
Over the last twelve months, the sales forecast has been frequently revised upwards.
For the last twelve months, analysts have been gradually revising upwards their EPS forecast for the upcoming fiscal year.
Analysts covering this company mostly recommend stock overweighting or purchase.
The average target price set by analysts covering the stock is above current prices and offers a tremendous appreciation potential.
Considering the small differences between the analysts' various estimates, the group's business visibility is good.

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 sustains low margins.
The company is in a hindered financial situation with significant debt and rather low EBITDA levels.
The company benefits from high valuations in earnings multiples.
For the last four months, earnings estimated by analysts have been revised downwards with respect to the next two years.
Over the past four months, analysts' average price target has been revised downwards significantly.
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.
The price targets of analysts who cover the stock differ significantly. This implies difficulties in evaluating the company and its business.

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