TransAlta Corp (TAC)
TransAlta Corporation specializes in electric energy production and sales, operating across Hydro, Wind and Solar, Gas, Energy Transition, and Energy Marketing segments. It owns and manages a diverse portfolio of hydro, wind, solar, gas, and coal power generation facilities across North America and Australia, also engaging in power and natural gas trading.
Company Info
CA89346D1078
89346D107
Jul 31, 2001
Highlights
$2.70B
$0.01
911.00
-2.34
$2.66B
$1.50B
$922.00M
$6.69 - $14.58
$11.29
3.79%
9.95
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Performance
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Returns By Period
TransAlta Corp (TAC) returned -36.42% year-to-date (YTD) and 26.50% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, TAC returned 2.59% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.86%.
TAC
-36.42%
2.75%
-12.31%
26.50%
-5.59%
11.90%
2.59%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
1.39%
12.89%
1.19%
12.45%
15.19%
14.95%
10.86%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of TAC, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -18.87% | -9.56% | -9.57% | -4.71% | 0.56% | -36.42% | |||||||
| 2024 | -12.88% | -4.50% | -6.41% | 3.27% | 9.10% | -1.67% | 6.50% | 17.30% | 17.73% | 0.68% | 8.38% | 25.67% | 73.97% |
| 2023 | 8.47% | -16.44% | 8.16% | 1.94% | 8.42% | -2.80% | 9.08% | -5.68% | -9.28% | -15.86% | 11.90% | 1.96% | -5.64% |
| 2022 | -2.34% | -5.98% | 1.87% | 3.57% | 6.52% | 0.09% | 0.18% | -17.53% | -5.86% | -0.11% | 6.49% | -4.06% | -18.03% |
| 2021 | 15.55% | -0.52% | 8.86% | 3.91% | -7.86% | 10.64% | 4.41% | -5.61% | 7.76% | 6.25% | -9.01% | 9.34% | 48.80% |
| 2020 | 4.33% | 0.54% | -29.95% | 11.83% | 0.19% | 1.54% | 9.95% | -0.73% | -4.50% | -3.58% | 17.42% | 9.53% | 8.06% |
| 2019 | 33.01% | 11.67% | 20.53% | -8.31% | -1.33% | -1.51% | -5.99% | 5.72% | 0.93% | -9.38% | 14.95% | 6.23% | 77.04% |
| 2018 | -7.56% | 1.51% | -1.80% | -3.12% | -2.84% | -1.96% | 13.00% | 4.08% | -3.76% | -6.57% | 2.68% | -23.28% | -29.16% |
| 2017 | 7.27% | -8.82% | 9.35% | -12.82% | 10.39% | 14.29% | 1.56% | -4.88% | -4.88% | 0.85% | 2.24% | -0.83% | 10.52% |
| 2016 | -1.41% | 25.79% | 6.65% | 12.26% | -7.47% | 8.75% | -8.43% | -8.58% | 2.53% | 0.00% | 23.14% | 0.92% | 59.37% |
| 2015 | -3.64% | 9.52% | -1.27% | 6.67% | -10.95% | -10.82% | -18.32% | -18.60% | -7.37% | -0.21% | -10.54% | -11.94% | -57.27% |
| 2014 | 3.55% | -10.99% | 1.04% | 4.98% | -0.54% | 2.34% | -6.52% | 1.97% | -8.93% | -7.52% | 3.06% | -8.02% | -24.28% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of TAC is 70, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for TransAlta Corp (TAC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
TransAlta Corp provided a 1.93% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.17 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 5 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.15 | $0.13 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.56 | $0.65 |
Dividend yield | 1.93% | 1.24% | 1.95% | 1.76% | 1.33% | 1.69% | 1.68% | 2.97% | 2.08% | 2.21% | 15.85% | 7.18% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for TransAlta Corp. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.17 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.16 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.16 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.15 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.13 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.12 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.12 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.12 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.12 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.56 |
| 2014 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.65 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
TransAlta Corp has a dividend yield of 1.93%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
TransAlta Corp has a payout ratio of 1,200.00%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the TransAlta Corp. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the TransAlta Corp was 88.52%, occurring on Jan 15, 2016. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current TransAlta Corp drawdown is 52.49%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -88.52% | Jul 22, 2008 | 1888 | Jan 15, 2016 | — | — | — |
| -28.89% | Aug 8, 2001 | 377 | Feb 11, 2003 | 142 | Sep 4, 2003 | 519 |
| -18.17% | Nov 7, 2007 | 92 | Mar 20, 2008 | 44 | May 22, 2008 | 136 |
| -17.08% | Jan 4, 2006 | 58 | Mar 28, 2006 | 120 | Sep 18, 2006 | 178 |
| -16.89% | Jul 2, 2008 | 11 | Jul 17, 2008 | 2 | Jul 21, 2008 | 13 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of TransAlta Corp over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of TransAlta Corp, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. In the past quarter, the company did not meet analyst expectations for EPS, resulting in a surprise of -62.2%.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how TransAlta Corp is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for TAC, comparing it with other companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. Currently, TAC has a P/E ratio of 911.0. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for TAC compared to other companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. TAC currently has a PEG ratio of -2.3. This PEG ratio is negative, which typically signals that the company's earnings are expected to decline. A negative PEG is not considered meaningful for valuation purposes.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for TAC relative to other companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. Currently, TAC has a P/S ratio of 1.0. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for TAC in comparison with other companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. Currently, TAC has a P/B value of 4.8. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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